Energy Converter

Convert between joules, calories, kilowatt-hours, BTU, and more energy units.

Common Conversions

Kilocalories (kcal)Joules (J)
1 kcal4184 J
10 kcal41840 J
100 kcal418400 J
500 kcal2092000 J
1000 kcal4184000 J
2000 kcal8368000 J
Kilowatt-hours (kWh)Joules (J)
0.1 kWh360000 J
0.5 kWh1800000 J
1 kWh3600000 J
5 kWh1.800000e+7 J
10 kWh3.600000e+7 J

Frequently Asked Questions

One calorie (small calorie) equals 4.184 joules. One kilocalorie (food calorie) equals 4,184 joules.

A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the amount of energy used by a 1,000-watt appliance running for one hour. It equals 3,600,000 joules.

BTU (British Thermal Unit) is the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water by 1°F. 1 BTU = 1,055 joules.