Energy Converter

Convert energy between joules, calories, kilowatt-hours, BTU and other units.

Convert energy

Calculated instantly in your browser.

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How to use it

  1. Enter an amount and its unit.
  2. Choose the target unit.
  3. Use the table to compare every unit.

Examples

  • 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
  • 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
  • 100 kcal ≈ 0.1163 kWh

Food “Calories” are kilocalories (kcal). Calories here use the thermochemical definition, 1 cal = 4.184 J, and BTU is the International Table BTU.