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Gigawatt-hour to kilojoules Conversion
1 gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) is equal to 3600000000 kilojoules (kJ).
1 GW⋅hr = 3600000000 kJ
or
1 kJ = 0.0000000002777777778 GW⋅hr
Formula
To convert a energy from gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) to kilojoules (kJ), multiply the energy in gigawatt-hour by 3600000000
e(kJ) = e(GW⋅hr) × 3600000000
Examples:
Convert 1 gigawatt-hour to kilojoules:
e(kJ) = 1GW⋅hr × 3600000000 = 3600000000 kJ
Conversion table
| Gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) | Kilojoules (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW⋅hr | 3.6e9 kJ |
| 2 GW⋅hr | 7.2e9 kJ |
| 3 GW⋅hr | 1.08e10 kJ |
| 5 GW⋅hr | 1.8e10 kJ |
| 10 GW⋅hr | 3.6e10 kJ |
| 20 GW⋅hr | 7.2e10 kJ |
| 25 GW⋅hr | 9e10 kJ |
| 50 GW⋅hr | 1.8e11 kJ |
| 100 GW⋅hr | 3.6e11 kJ |
| 250 GW⋅hr | 9e11 kJ |
| 500 GW⋅hr | 1.8e12 kJ |
| 1000 GW⋅hr | 3.6e12 kJ |
| Kilojoules (kJ) | Gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 2.78e-10 GW⋅hr |
| 2 kJ | 5.56e-10 GW⋅hr |
| 3 kJ | 8.33e-10 GW⋅hr |
| 5 kJ | 1.389e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 10 kJ | 2.778e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 20 kJ | 5.556e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 25 kJ | 6.944e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 50 kJ | 1.3889e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 100 kJ | 2.7778e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 250 kJ | 6.9444e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 500 kJ | 1.38889e-7 GW⋅hr |
| 1000 kJ | 2.77778e-7 GW⋅hr |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert gigawatt-hour to kilojoules?
Multiply the value in gigawatt-hour by 3600000000 to get the result in kilojoules. For example, 5 GW⋅hr × 3600000000 = 1.8e10 kJ.
How many kilojoules are in 1 gigawatt-hour?
1 gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) is equal to 3.6e9 kilojoules (kJ).
How do I convert kilojoules back to gigawatt-hour?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilojoules by 3600000000 to get the result in gigawatt-hour.
How accurate is the gigawatt-hour to kilojoules conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 3600000000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811), Footnotes (notes 22 and 23)
- CODATA Value: electron volt-joule relationship (NIST Fundamental Physical Constants)