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Free energy converter. Convert between joule, calorie, kilowatt-hour, BTU and other energy units.

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Convert between joule, kilojoule, calorie, kilocalorie, BTU and kWh. Useful for nutrition, electricity and physics.

Unit conversions

  • 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
  • 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
  • 1 BTU β‰ˆ 1.05506 kJ

Common examples

  • Example: 500 kcal β‰ˆ 2.092 MJ
  • Example: 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ

Common pitfalls

  • Nutrition "calorie" is actually kilocalorie
  • Energy (Wh) vs power (W)

FAQ

How many kJ is 1 kcal?
4.184 kJ.
How many kWh is 3600 kJ?
1 kWh.

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