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Convert Joules to Kilojoules

1 joule = 0.001 kilojoules. Multiply the number of joules by 0.001.

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1 J = 0.001 kJ

Multiply the number of joules by 0.001.

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Joules to Kilojoules table

JoulesKilojoules
1 J0.001 kJ
2 J0.002 kJ
3 J0.003 kJ
4 J0.004 kJ
5 J0.005 kJ
10 J0.01 kJ
20 J0.02 kJ
25 J0.025 kJ
50 J0.05 kJ
100 J0.1 kJ
500 J0.5 kJ
1000 J1 kJ

About these units

The joule (J) is an SI base or derived unit of energy & work.

The kilojoule (kJ) is a metric unit of energy & work, equal to 1,000 joules.

Going the other way, 1 kilojoule = 1,000 joules. Diet calories, electricity bills in kilowatt-hours, boiler ratings in BTU and particle physics in electronvolts are all the same physical quantity. Convert energy across every scale from the atomic to the industrial.

Frequently asked

How many kilojoules are in a joule?
1 joule = 0.001 kilojoules.
How do you convert joules to kilojoules?
Multiply the number of joules by 0.001.
What is 10 J in kJ?
10 J = 0.01 kJ.

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