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Energy Converter

Convert between J, kJ, cal, kcal, Wh, kWh, and BTU instantly.
Type in any field and the others update automatically.

Type in any field — the others update instantly.

Energy Conversion uses joules (J) as the base unit.

Key relationships:

  • 1 kJ = 1,000 J
  • 1 cal = 4.184 J (thermochemical calorie)
  • 1 kcal = 4,184 J (food Calorie)
  • 1 Wh = 3,600 J
  • 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J
  • 1 BTU = 1,055.06 J

Common references:

  • A food Calorie (kcal): 4,184 J
  • Running a 100W light bulb for 1 hour: 100 Wh = 360,000 J
  • Average US household daily electricity: ~30 kWh
  • A gallon of gasoline: ~132,000 BTU~139 MJ

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