Kilowatt-hour to Joule Converter

Kilowatt-hour Definition

A unit of energy equal to one kilowatt of power sustained for one hour.

History/Origin

Commonly used as a billing unit for electrical energy delivered to consumers.

Current Use

The primary unit for measuring household electricity consumption.

Joule Definition

SI derived unit of energy.

History/Origin

Named after James Prescott Joule.

Current Use

Standard unit of energy in scientific contexts.

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