Convert kilowatt-hour to gigajoule
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-hour [kW*h] to gigajoule [GJ], or Convert gigajoule to kilowatt-hour.
How to Convert Kilowatt-Hour to Gigajoule
1 kW*h = 0.0036 GJ
Example: convert 15 kW*h to GJ:
15 kW*h = 15 × 0.0036 GJ = 0.054 GJ
Kilowatt-Hour to Gigajoule Conversion Table
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Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.
Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.