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Electrical unit converter

Energy Converter

Convert joules, watt-hours, kilowatt-hours, calories, BTU, and electronvolts.

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Conversion uses one shared base unit and the stated unit factors.

Joules as the base

Every listed unit is converted through joules. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules.

Calories

This page labels the thermochemical calorie and kilocalorie. Food Calories are commonly kilocalories.

Energy versus power

Energy measures an amount transferred or stored, while power measures the rate at which energy is transferred.

Frequently asked questions

Does conversion happen in my browser?

Yes. These value conversions run in the browser and do not require an account.

Should I verify a critical conversion?

Yes. For engineering, laboratory, medical, financial, legal, or safety-critical work, verify the unit definition and result against an authoritative standard for your context.