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Watt-hours per kilogram to Joules per gram

Convert watt-hours per kilogram to joules per gram (W·h/kg to J/g). 1 W·h/kg = 3.6 J/g. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 W·h/kg = 3.6 J/g
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How to convert watt-hours per kilogram to joules per gram

Multiply the amount in watt-hours per kilogram by 3.6 to get joules per gram. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

J/g = W·h/kg × 3.6

Worked example

1 W·h/kg = 3.6 J/g. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.

Units and assumptions

Uses joules per kilogram. One watt-hour is 3,600 J. BTU uses the International Table definition and pounds use international avoirdupois mass. This is energy per mass, rather than volumetric energy density. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.

Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.

Watt-hours per kilogram to Joules per gram table

Common values, rounded for display
Watt-hours per kilogram (W·h/kg)Joules per gram (J/g)
00
13.6
518
1036
2590
100360
1,0003,600

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What is the formula for watt-hours per kilogram to joules per gram?

J/g = W·h/kg × 3.6. Multiply the amount in watt-hours per kilogram by 3.6 to get joules per gram. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to watt-hours per kilogram?

Use the joules per gram to watt-hours per kilogram calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.

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