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Convert kilojoule to joule

Here you can quickly calculate how many joule fit in one kilojoule.

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  • 1 kJ = 1000 J
  • 1 J = 0.001 kJ

Kilojoule to joule conversion table

kilojoule joule
1 1000
2 2000
5 5000
10 10000
20 20000
50 50000
100 100000

Formula to convert kilojoule to joule

To convert kilojoule to joule, multiply by 1000.

1 kJ = 1000 J
Example: 1 kilojoule = 1000 joule

Common mistakes

  • The relationship is exact: 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ (3,600 kJ, because an hour has 3,600 seconds). The common slip is dividing when you should multiply: 10 kWh is 36 MJ, not 2.8. Remember the direction: kWh → MJ means times 3.6.

Quick kilojoule to/from joule conversion quiz

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118 kilojoule equals 2.36e+5 joule.

Correct answer: 118 kilojoule = 1.18e+5 joule.

217 kilojoule equals 3.26e+5 joule.

Correct answer: 217 kilojoule = 2.17e+5 joule.

13.4 kilojoule equals 1.34e+4 joule.

Correct answer: 13.4 kilojoule = 1.34e+4 joule.

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