megawatt-hour to petajoule
Convert megawatt-hour (MWh) to petajoule (PJ). Use an editable energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 MWh = 0.0000036 PJ
Conversion formula
One megawatt-hour equals 0.0000036 petajoule. Multiply your value in megawatt-hour by this factor to get petajoule. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 megawatt-hour:5 × 0.0000036 = 0.000018 PJ
Conversion table
| megawatt-hour (MWh) | petajoule (PJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.6e-8 |
| 0.1 | 3.6e-7 |
| 1 | 0.0000036 |
| 2 | 0.0000072 |
| 5 | 0.000018 |
| 10 | 0.000036 |
| 25 | 0.00009 |
| 50 | 0.00018 |
| 100 | 0.00036 |
| 1000 | 0.0036 |
About these measurements
Energy can be transferred through work, heating, or electrical processes.
The base reference used here is the joule. One megawatt-hour is 3,600,000,000 base units; one petajoule is 1e+15 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 MWh to PJ?
Multiply the quantity in MWh by 0.0000036. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the petajoule to megawatt-hour 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.
