Megawatt-Hours to Joules Converter
Megawatt-Hours to Joules Conversion
To convert Megawatt-hours (MWh) to Joules (J), use the formula:
Conversion Formula
The relationship between megawatt-hours and joules can be expressed as:
J = MWh × 3,600,000,000Where:
- J = Joules
- MWh = Megawatt-hours
Example Calculation
If you have a battery rated at 1 MWh, the calculation would be:
J = 1 MWh × 3,600,000,000 = 3,600,000,000 JWhat is a Megawatt-hour (MWh)?
A megawatt-hour (MWh) is a large-scale unit of electrical energy, equivalent to 1,000 kilowatt-hours. It represents the amount of electrical power delivered at a rate of one megawatt (1,000,000 watts) sustained for one hour, commonly used for measuring the energy output of power plants and large-scale industrial energy consumption.
What is a Joule (J)?
A joule (J) is the fundamental unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It quantifies the energy transferred when applying a force of one newton over a distance of one meter, or when one watt of power is sustained for one second.
The Simple Math Behind the Conversion
To convert megawatt-hours to joules, you multiply the megawatt-hours by 3,600,000,000, since there are 3.6 billion joules in one megawatt-hour. Here’s a breakdown:
- 1 MWh = 3,600,000,000 J
- 0.5 MWh = 1,800,000,000 J
- 2 MWh = 7,200,000,000 J
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) to Joule (J) Conversion Table
Formula: J = kWh * 3,600,000
| Kilowatt-hour [kWh] | Joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3,600,000 J |
| 2 kWh | 7,200,000 J |
| 3 kWh | 10,800,000 J |
| 4 kWh | 14,400,000 J |
| 5 kWh | 18,000,000 J |
| 10 kWh | 36,000,000 J |
| 100 kWh | 360,000,000 J |
| 500 kWh | 1,800,000,000 J |
| 1000 kWh | 3,600,000,000 J |
