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joule per gram to kilowatt hour per kilogram

Convert joule per gram (J/g) to kilowatt hour per kilogram (kWh/kg). Use an editable specific energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.

0.0002777777778

1 J/g = 0.0002777777778 kWh/kg

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Conversion formula

kWh/kg = J/g × 0.0002777777778

One joule per gram equals 0.0002777777778 kilowatt hour per kilogram. Multiply your value in joule per gram by this factor to get kilowatt hour per kilogram. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.

Worked example

To convert 5 joule per gram:
5 × 0.0002777777778 = 0.001388888889 kWh/kg

Conversion table

joule per gram (J/g)kilowatt hour per kilogram (kWh/kg)
0.010.000002777777778
0.10.00002777777778
10.0002777777778
20.0005555555556
50.001388888889
100.002777777778
250.006944444444
500.01388888889
1000.02777777778
10000.2777777778

About these measurements

Specific energy expresses energy per unit mass.

The base reference used here is the joule per kilogram. One joule per gram is 1,000 base units; one kilowatt hour per kilogram is 3,600,000 base units.

Important distinctions

Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.

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 J/g to kWh/kg?

Multiply the quantity in J/g by 0.0002777777778. 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 per kilogram to joule per gram 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.

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