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Megawatt-hour to kilojoules Conversion
1 megawatt-hour (MW⋅hr) is equal to 3600000 kilojoules (kJ).
1 MW⋅hr = 3600000 kJ
or
1 kJ = 0.0000002777777778 MW⋅hr
Formula
To convert a energy from megawatt-hour (MW⋅hr) to kilojoules (kJ), multiply the energy in megawatt-hour by 3600000
e(kJ) = e(MW⋅hr) × 3600000
Examples:
Convert 500 megawatt-hour to kilojoules:
e(kJ) = 500MW⋅hr × 3600000 = 1800000000 kJ
Conversion table
| Megawatt-hour (MW⋅hr) | Kilojoules (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW⋅hr | 3600000 kJ |
| 2 MW⋅hr | 7200000 kJ |
| 3 MW⋅hr | 10800000 kJ |
| 5 MW⋅hr | 18000000 kJ |
| 10 MW⋅hr | 36000000 kJ |
| 20 MW⋅hr | 72000000 kJ |
| 25 MW⋅hr | 90000000 kJ |
| 50 MW⋅hr | 180000000 kJ |
| 100 MW⋅hr | 360000000 kJ |
| 250 MW⋅hr | 900000000 kJ |
| 500 MW⋅hr | 1.8e9 kJ |
| 1000 MW⋅hr | 3.6e9 kJ |
| Kilojoules (kJ) | Megawatt-hour (MW⋅hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 2.77778e-7 MW⋅hr |
| 2 kJ | 5.55556e-7 MW⋅hr |
| 3 kJ | 8.33333e-7 MW⋅hr |
| 5 kJ | 1.388889e-6 MW⋅hr |
| 10 kJ | 2.777778e-6 MW⋅hr |
| 20 kJ | 5.555556e-6 MW⋅hr |
| 25 kJ | 6.944444e-6 MW⋅hr |
| 50 kJ | 1.388889e-5 MW⋅hr |
| 100 kJ | 2.777778e-5 MW⋅hr |
| 250 kJ | 6.944444e-5 MW⋅hr |
| 500 kJ | 1.38889e-4 MW⋅hr |
| 1000 kJ | 2.77778e-4 MW⋅hr |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert megawatt-hour to kilojoules?
Multiply the value in megawatt-hour by 3600000 to get the result in kilojoules. For example, 5 MW⋅hr × 3600000 = 18000000 kJ.
How many kilojoules are in 1 megawatt-hour?
1 megawatt-hour (MW⋅hr) is equal to 3600000 kilojoules (kJ).
How do I convert kilojoules back to megawatt-hour?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilojoules by 3600000 to get the result in megawatt-hour.
How accurate is the megawatt-hour to kilojoules conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 3600000 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)