Joule to kJ conversion

With the tool on the page, you can automatically translate between Joule and kJ weight measurements. The conversion process you will make works automatically based on the joule kj conversion formula. To perform the conversion, simply enter the value you want in the box below and press the “Convert” button. The result will appear immediately below.

Joule to kJ conversion

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  • kJ
  • kJ

How to convert joule to kJ

One joule is equal to one thousandth of a kilojoule:

1J = 0.001kJ

Joule kJ conversion formula

Energy in kilojoules E(kJ) equals energy in Joules E(J) divided by 1000:

E(kJ) = E(J) / 1000

Example

Convert 500 joules to kilojoules. Energy E in kilojoules(kJ) equals 500 J divided by 1000:

E(kJ)= 500J / 1000 = 0.5kJ

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