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Joule to Watt-hour Converter

J
Wh
1. 1 J × 1 = 1 J
2. 1 J ÷ 3600 = 0.0003 Wh

Unit Information

Joule (J)

The joule is the SI unit of energy. It is equal to the energy transferred when applying a force of one newton through a distance of one meter.

1 J = 0.000278 Wh1 J = 0.001 kJ1 J = 0.000239 kcal

Watt-hour (Wh)

The watt-hour is a unit of energy equal to 3600 joules. It represents the energy equivalent to a power of one watt sustained for one hour.

1 Wh = 3600 J1 Wh = 3.6 kJ1 Wh = 0.001 kWh

Common Applications

Joule

  • Physics calculations
  • Mechanical work
  • Electrical energy
  • Food energy

Watt-hour

  • Battery capacity
  • Small-scale energy consumption
  • Electronics
  • Portable devices

Examples

  • 3600 J = 1 Wh
  • A smartphone battery capacity of 10 Wh = 36000 J
  • A small LED light using 5 W for 2 hours consumes 10 Wh = 36000 J
  • A laptop battery of 50 Wh = 180000 J

Visual Comparison

1 J = 0.000278 Wh
1 Wh