Convert Joule to Gigawatt-hour (J to GWh)

What is a Joule?

The Joule (J) is the SI derived unit of energy. It is defined as the work done by a force of one newton displacing a mass by one meter.

What is a Gigawatt-hour?

The Gigawatt-hour (GWh) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours.

How to Convert Joule to Gigawatt-hour

To convert Joule to Gigawatt-hour, multiply the Joule value by 2.77778e-13.

GWh = J × 2.77778e-13

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Joule to Gigawatt-hour is:

GWh = J × 2.77778e-13

Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 J) into the formula.

Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Gigawatt-hour.

Joule to Gigawatt-hour Conversion Table

Joule (J)	Gigawatt-hour (GWh)
1	2.77778e-13 GWh
5	1.38889e-12 GWh
10	2.77778e-12 GWh
25	6.94444e-12 GWh
50	1.38889e-11 GWh
100	2.77778e-11 GWh
500	1.38889e-10 GWh
1000	2.77778e-10 GWh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gigawatt-hour are in a Joule?

There are 2.77778e-13 Gigawatt-hour in 1 Joule.

What is the difference between Joule and Gigawatt-hour?

Joule and Gigawatt-hour are both units used to measure energy. Joule is a standard SI unit, while Gigawatt-hour might be used in other systems or for different scales. The Joule is smaller than the Gigawatt-hour.

How do I convert Joule to Gigawatt-hour?

To convert Joule to Gigawatt-hour, multiply the Joule value by 2.77778e-13. For example, to find out how many Gigawatt-hour there are in a specific number of Joule, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Joule and Gigawatt-hour?

Joule and Gigawatt-hour are commonly used in energy measurements. Joule is often used for smaller scale measurements relative to Gigawatt-hour.

Convert Joule to Gigawatt-hour