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Gigajoule to Megawatt-hour

Convert measurements between Gigajoule and Megawatt-hour.

Common conversions

1GJ = 0.2778 MWh
5GJ = 1.3889 MWh
10GJ = 2.7778 MWh
24GJ = 6.6667 MWh
32GJ = 8.8889 MWh
55GJ = 15.2778 MWh

Conversion information

1 Gigajoule = 0.277778 Megawatt-hour

One billion joules, industrial energy.
One million watts for one hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many joules are in a gigajoule?
A gigajoule equals one billion (1,000,000,000) joules.
What is the gigajoule used for?
It is used to measure large amounts of energy in industries and national energy systems.
What does a megawatt-hour represent?
The energy generated or consumed by one million watts over one hour.
Where is the MWh used?
In large power plants and national energy balances.