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Energy conversions

Every energy unit on the site, and every conversion between them. Each page shows a full table, the exact formula and a live calculator.

All energy units

Every energy unit and its size relative to the base unit.
Unit Symbol In joule
joule J 1
kilojoule kJ 1,000
calorie cal 4.184
kilocalorie kcal 4,184
watt-hour Wh 3,600
kilowatt-hour kWh 3,600,000
British thermal unit BTU 1,055.055853
electronvolt eV 1.602176634 × 10^-19

Common conversions

Sources

  1. Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811) — NIST (Public domain (US Government))
  2. The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — Bureau International des Poids et Mesures

How these figures are compiled and checked