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kilojoule per kilogram to watt hour per kilogram

Convert kilojoule per kilogram (kJ/kg) to watt hour per kilogram (Wh/kg). Use an editable specific energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.

0.2777777778

1 kJ/kg = 0.2777777778 Wh/kg

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Conversion formula

Wh/kg = kJ/kg × 0.2777777778

One kilojoule per kilogram equals 0.2777777778 watt hour per kilogram. Multiply your value in kilojoule per kilogram by this factor to get watt hour per kilogram. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.

Worked example

To convert 5 kilojoule per kilogram:
5 × 0.2777777778 = 1.388888889 Wh/kg

Conversion table

kilojoule per kilogram (kJ/kg)watt hour per kilogram (Wh/kg)
0.010.002777777778
0.10.02777777778
10.2777777778
20.5555555556
51.388888889
102.777777778
256.944444444
5013.88888889
10027.77777778
1000277.7777778

About these measurements

Specific energy expresses energy per unit mass.

The base reference used here is the joule per kilogram. One kilojoule per kilogram is 1,000 base units; one watt hour per kilogram is 3,600 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 kJ/kg to Wh/kg?

Multiply the quantity in kJ/kg 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 watt hour per kilogram to kilojoule per kilogram 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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