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Convert Kilojoules to Joules

1 kilojoule = 1,000 joules. Multiply the number of kilojoules by 1000.

Result
1,000

1 kJ = 1,000 J

Multiply the number of kilojoules by 1000.

Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.

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Kilojoules to Joules table

KilojoulesJoules
1 kJ1,000 J
2 kJ2,000 J
3 kJ3,000 J
4 kJ4,000 J
5 kJ5,000 J
10 kJ10,000 J
20 kJ20,000 J
25 kJ25,000 J
50 kJ50,000 J
100 kJ100,000 J
500 kJ500,000 J
1000 kJ1,000,000 J

About these units

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

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

Going the other way, 1 joule = 0.001 kilojoules. 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 joules are in a kilojoule?
1 kilojoule = 1,000 joules.
How do you convert kilojoules to joules?
Multiply the number of kilojoules by 1000.
What is 10 kJ in J?
10 kJ = 10,000 J.

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