Energy Converter

Convert between joules, calories, kilowatt-hours, BTU, and electron volts.

0.001

1 J = 0.001 kJ

Formula: 1 J = 1 x 0.001 = 0.001 kJ

All Conversions

Joule

1 J

Kilojoule

0.001 kJ

Calorie

0.239006 cal

Kilocalorie

0.000239 kcal

Watt-hour

0.000278 Wh

Kilowatt-hour

2.7778e-7 kWh

BTU

0.000948 BTU

Electron Volt

6.2422e+18 eV

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a kilocalorie?

One kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 calories. The 'calories' listed on food labels are actually kilocalories. A food item labeled as 200 Calories contains 200 kilocalories or 200,000 small calories.

What is a kilowatt-hour?

A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 million joules. It represents the energy consumed by a 1,000-watt appliance running for one hour. Electricity bills are typically measured in kWh.

How do you convert BTU to kilowatt-hours?

One BTU equals approximately 0.000293071 kWh. To convert BTU to kWh, divide by 3,412.14. For example, 10,000 BTU ≈ 2.93 kWh. BTU is commonly used for heating/cooling capacity in the US.