Joule [J] to Megawatt-hour [MWh] Converter
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How to Convert Joule to Megawatt-hourMegawatt-hour
1 J = 2.7777777777777777e-10 MWh
1 MWh = 3600000000 J
Example: convert 88 J to MWh:
88 J = 88 x 2.7777777777777777e-10 = 2.4444444444444444e-8 MWh
Joule
Definition: The joule (symbol: J) is the SI derived unit of energy. It is defined as the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of its motion through a distance of one metre (1 newton metre or N⋅m).
History/origin: Named after James Prescott Joule, an English physicist. Joule experimentally determined the mechanical equivalent of heat.
Current use: Used universally in science and engineering to quantify energy, work, and heat. Examples include kinetic energy, potential energy, and heat content of materials.
Megawatt-hour
Definition: A megawatt-hour (symbol MWh) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt (1,000,000 watts) of power sustained for one hour. It represents a large amount of energy.
History/origin: The megawatt-hour is a derivative of the watt-hour, using the SI prefix 'mega-' to denote a factor of one million. It was developed to represent energy production and consumption on a larger scale.
Current use: Megawatt-hours are used to measure the energy output of large power plants, the energy consumption of large industrial facilities, and the trading of electricity on wholesale markets.
Joule to Megawatt-hour Conversion Table
Joule [J] | Megawatt-hour [MWh] |
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0.01 J | 2.7777777777777777e-12 MWh |
0.1 J | 2.777777777777778e-11 MWh |
1 J | 2.7777777777777777e-10 MWh |
10 J | 2.777777777777778e-9 MWh |
50 J | 1.3888888888888889e-8 MWh |
100 J | 2.7777777777777777e-8 MWh |
1000 J | 2.7777777777777776e-7 MWh |
10000 J | 0.000002777777777777778 MWh |
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