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Energy Converter

Convert energy between joules, calories, kilocalories, watt-hours, kilowatt-hours and BTU.

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How to use the Energy

  1. Enter the number you want to convert in the Value field.
  2. Pick the unit you're converting From and the unit you want To.
  3. Read the converted result, or use to swap the two units.
  4. Check the All units table to see your value expressed in every supported unit at once.

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About Energy

Common energy units

Joules (SI), calories and kilocalories (food and chemistry), watt-hours and kWh (electricity bills) and BTU (heating and cooling).

Key conversions

1 kcal = 4184 J. 1 kWh = 3.6 million J. 1 BTU is about 1055 J.

Where it helps

Reading food energy, estimating electricity costs, and HVAC calculations.

Frequently asked questions

How many joules in a calorie?
1 calorie = 4.184 J; 1 food Calorie (kcal) = 4184 J.
What is a kWh?
One kilowatt-hour = 3.6 million joules, the unit on your electricity bill.
What is a BTU?
A British Thermal Unit, about 1055 J, common in heating and air conditioning.

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