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Formula kJ = J ÷ 1,000
1 J = 0.001 kJ

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Base reference unit: Joules (J)

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Unit Name Symbol Classification Value in Joules Description
Joules J Standard Units 1 J = 1 J SI unit of energy (1 N⋅m = 1 W⋅s)
Kilojoules kJ Standard Units 1 kJ = 1,000 J 1 kJ = 1,000 Joules
Megajoules MJ Standard Units 1 MJ = 1,000,000 J 1 MJ = 1,000,000 Joules
Gram Calories (Small cal) cal Standard Units 1 cal = 4.184 J 1 cal = 4.184 J
Kilocalories (Food Cal) kcal Standard Units 1 kcal = 4,184 J 1 food Calorie = 1,000 small calories
Watt-Hours Wh Standard Units 1 Wh = 3,600 J 1 Wh = 3,600 Joules
Kilowatt-Hours kWh Standard Units 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ (standard electricity unit)
British Thermal Units (IT) BTU Standard Units 1 BTU = 1,055.05585 J 1 BTU ≈ 1,055 Joules
Foot-Pounds ft⋅lb Standard Units 1 ft⋅lb = 1.35581795 J 1 ft-lb ≈ 1.356 J
Electronvolts eV Standard Units 1 eV = 1.6022e-19 J 1 eV ≈ 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ J

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