Convert joule to watt-hour
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to watt-hour [W*h], or Convert watt-hour to joule.
1 J = 0.000277777777778 W*h. To convert joule to watt-hour, multiply the value by 0.000277777777778; to go the other way, divide by it (1 W*h = 3600 J). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 J = 0.000277777777778 W*h
- 1 W*h = 3600 J
- 10 J = 0.00277777777778 W*h
- 100 J = 0.0277777777778 W*h
How to Convert Joule to Watt-Hour
1 J = 0.000277777777777778 W*h
Example: convert 15 J to W*h:
15 J = 15 × 0.000277777777777778 W*h = 0.00416666666666667 W*h
Joule to Watt-Hour Conversion Table
| joule | watt-hour |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.000277777777778 W*h |
| 2 J | 0.000555555555556 W*h |
| 3 J | 0.000833333333333 W*h |
| 5 J | 0.00138888888889 W*h |
| 10 J | 0.00277777777778 W*h |
| 20 J | 0.00555555555556 W*h |
| 50 J | 0.0138888888889 W*h |
| 100 J | 0.0277777777778 W*h |
| 500 J | 0.138888888889 W*h |
| 1000 J | 0.277777777778 W*h |
Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Watt-Hour
A watt-hour (W·h) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy transferred or used when one watt of power is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The watt-hour was established as a practical unit of energy measurement with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI) and has been used in electrical and energy industries to quantify energy consumption and storage since the 20th century.
Current Use
Watt-hours are commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household appliances, batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a convenient unit for billing, capacity ratings, and energy management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule in watt-hour?
1 joule (J) = 0.000277777777778 watt-hour (W*h).
How do you convert joule to watt-hour?
Multiply the joule value by 0.000277777777778. For example, 25 J × 0.000277777777778 = 0.00694444444444 W*h.
What is 10 joule in watt-hour?
10 J = 0.00277777777778 W*h.
Which unit is larger, the joule or the watt-hour?
The watt-hour is the larger unit: 1 J equals only 0.000277777777778 W*h.