Joules to Kilojoules - Convert j to kj

Joules (j) Conversion

A joule is an SI unit of measurement for work or energy, which equals the work done by a force of one newton acting to move an object through a length of one meter in the direction of the object’s motion. In the terms of electric currents, a joule is the energy dispersed as heat in one second by a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm.

Kilojoules (kj) Conversion

A kilojoule is a unit of energy, equal to one thousand joules. In most countries, food labels show the energy content of the food kilojoules and the energy consumed with food is expressed with kilojoules.