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]
0.01 J2.7777777777777777e-12 MWh
0.1 J2.777777777777778e-11 MWh
1 J2.7777777777777777e-10 MWh
10 J2.777777777777778e-9 MWh
50 J1.3888888888888889e-8 MWh
100 J2.7777777777777777e-8 MWh
1000 J2.7777777777777776e-7 MWh
10000 J0.000002777777777777778 MWh

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