ENERGY CONVERSION

Joule to Watt-hour.

Convert joule (J) to watt-hour (Wh), with the math explained.

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J
0.0002777777778Wh
THE RESULT

1 J = 0.0002777777778 Wh

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THE MATH, MADE SIMPLE

How to convert joule to watt-hour

Multiply your joule value by 0.000277777777778 to get the equivalent in watt-hour. Both units are normalized through the joule.

CONVERSION FORMULAWh = J × 0.0002777777778
WORKED EXAMPLE

10 J = 0.00277777777778 Wh

Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.

QUICK REFERENCE

J to Wh conversion table

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Joule (J)Watt-hour (Wh)
1 J0.000277777777778 Wh
2 J0.000555555555556 Wh
5 J0.00138888888889 Wh
10 J0.00277777777778 Wh
20 J0.00555555555556 Wh
50 J0.0138888888889 Wh
100 J0.0277777777778 Wh
500 J0.138888888889 Wh
1,000 J0.277777777778 Wh
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About the joule

The joule (J) is a unit of energy. One joule equals 1 joule (base unit) in this calculator.

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Wh

About the watt-hour

The watt-hour (Wh) is a unit of energy. One watt-hour equals 3,600 joule (base unit) in this calculator.

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Common questions

What is 1 J in Wh?

One joule equals 0.000277777777778 Wh. Use the formula above for other values.

Why might another calculator show a different last digit?

Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.

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