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Wh
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
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0.0036
MJ
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
No units found. Try a name or symbol.
CONVERSION
1 Wh ≈ 0.0036 MJ
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAMJ = Wh × 0.0036
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Watt-hours to megajoules
MJ = Wh × 0.0036
Multiply the Wh reading by 0.0036.
Worked examples
1 Wh ≈ 0.0036 MJ
1 × 0.0036 ≈ 0.0036
1000 Wh ≈ 3.6 MJ
1000 × 0.0036 ≈ 3.6
Frequently asked questions
Is a watt-hour the same quantity as a watt?
No. A watt-hour measures energy; a watt measures power. One watt-hour is the energy transferred at one watt for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
Watt-hours to megajoules table
Fixed reference · Watt-hour to Megajoule
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Watt-hour (Wh)
Megajoule (MJ)
0
0
0.1
0.00036
0.5
0.0018
1
0.0036
2
0.0072
5
0.018
10
0.036
25
0.09
50
0.18
100
0.36
1000
3.6
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.