megajoule to kilowatt-hour
Convert megajoule (MJ) to kilowatt-hour (kWh). Use an editable energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 MJ = 0.2777777778 kWh
Conversion formula
One megajoule equals 0.2777777778 kilowatt-hour. Multiply your value in megajoule by this factor to get kilowatt-hour. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 megajoule:5 × 0.2777777778 = 1.388888889 kWh
Conversion table
| megajoule (MJ) | kilowatt-hour (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.002777777778 |
| 0.1 | 0.02777777778 |
| 1 | 0.2777777778 |
| 2 | 0.5555555556 |
| 5 | 1.388888889 |
| 10 | 2.777777778 |
| 25 | 6.944444444 |
| 50 | 13.88888889 |
| 100 | 27.77777778 |
| 1000 | 277.7777778 |
About these measurements
Energy can be transferred through work, heating, or electrical processes.
The base reference used here is the joule. One megajoule is 1,000,000 base units; one kilowatt-hour is 3,600,000 base units.
Important distinctions
Calorie and BTU definitions vary. These pages label thermochemical calories and International Table BTUs explicitly.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert MJ to kWh?
Multiply the quantity in MJ by 0.2777777778. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilowatt-hour to megajoule converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
