Joules to Kilojoules Converter

Convert joules (J) to kilojoules (kJ) instantly. Type a value below; the result updates as you type. 1 J = 0.001 kJ.

How to convert joules to kilojoules

1 J = 0.001 kJ. To convert joules to kilojoules, divide the value by 1,000.

kilojoules = joules ÷ 1,000

Worked examples

  • 5 J = 0.005 kJ
  • 12 J = 0.012 kJ
  • 100 J = 0.1 kJ

Common joules to kilojoules conversions

How many kilojoules is 2 J?

2 J is equal to 0.002 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 10 J?

10 J is equal to 0.01 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 20 J?

20 J is equal to 0.02 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 50 J?

50 J is equal to 0.05 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 100 J?

100 J is equal to 0.1 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 500 J?

500 J is equal to 0.5 kJ.

Joules to kilojoules conversion table

Joules (J)Kilojoules (kJ)
1 J0.001 kJ
2 J0.002 kJ
3 J0.003 kJ
4 J0.004 kJ
5 J0.005 kJ
6 J0.006 kJ
7 J0.007 kJ
8 J0.008 kJ
9 J0.009 kJ
10 J0.01 kJ
15 J0.015 kJ
20 J0.02 kJ
25 J0.025 kJ
30 J0.03 kJ
40 J0.04 kJ
50 J0.05 kJ
75 J0.075 kJ
100 J0.1 kJ
250 J0.25 kJ
500 J0.5 kJ
1,000 J1 kJ

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilojoules are in 1 joule?

1 joule (J) equals 0.001 kilojoules (kJ).

How do I convert joules to kilojoules?

To convert joules to kilojoules, divide the value by 1,000. For example, 5 J = 0.005 kJ.

How many joules are in 1 kilojoule?

1 kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules (J).