watt-hour to joule

Live watt-hour (Wh) to joule (J) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

watt-hour
joule
1 Wh = 3,600J

Conversion table

Ten sample values from watt-hour to joule. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

watt-hour (Wh)→joule (J)
0.001 Wh → 3.6 J
0.01 Wh → 36 J
0.1 Wh → 360 J
0.5 Wh → 1,800 J
1 Wh → 3,600 J
2 Wh → 7,200 J
5 Wh → 18,000 J
10 Wh → 36,000 J
100 Wh → 360,000 J
1,000 Wh → 3,600,000 J

About the watt-hour

1 W sustained for 1 hour (3600 J).

About the joule

SI unit of energy. 1 N·m.

How watt-hour to joule conversion works

Both units belong to Energy. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (J), then expresses that same quantity in joule.

The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.

Reference value1 Wh = 3,600 J
CalculationBrowser-side, using Unitbox's shared unit data
Review noteFor safety-critical work, verify against the governing standard or instrument manual.

Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert watt-hour to joule?

Multiply the watt-hour value by 3,600 to get it in joule. For example, 10 Wh = 36,000 J.

What is 1 Wh in J?

1 Wh = 3,600 J.

What is 100 Wh in J?

100 Wh = 360,000 J.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 3,600 (the unit factor ratio).

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