A watt-hour is 3,600 joules.
Watt-hours to Petajoules Converter — Wh to PJ
Convert Watt-hour (Wh) to Petajoule (PJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 watt-hour = 3.6e-12 petajoule). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Watt-hours to Petajoules converter
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Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
Result = input x 3600 / 1e+15.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Watt-hours to Petajoules
Watt-hour and Petajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Watt-hour is most often used for phone, laptop, and power-bank battery capacity ratings.
Formula
petajoules = watt-hours × 3.6e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 watt-hour equals 3600 base units, and 1 petajoule equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct watt-hour-to-petajoule factor of 3.6e-12.
Simple example
1 Wh × 3.6e-12 = 3.6e-12 PJ
1 watt-hour = 3.6e-12 petajoules.
Real-world example
100 Wh × 3.6e-12 = 3.6e-10 PJ
100 watt-hours = 3.6e-10 petajoules.
Conversion table
| Watt-hour (Wh) | Petajoule (PJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 Wh | 3.6e-12 PJ |
| 10 Wh | 3.6e-11 PJ |
| 100 Wh | 3.6e-10 PJ |
| 500 Wh | 1.8e-9 PJ |
| 1,000 Wh | 3.6e-9 PJ |
| 2,000 Wh | 7.2e-9 PJ |
Reverse conversion: Petajoule to Watt-hour
3.6e-12 PJ × 277777777800 = 1 Wh
3.6e-12 petajoules = 1 watt-hour.
watt-hours = petajoules × 277777777778
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petajoule to Watt-hour.
Understanding the Watt-hour
Watt-hour (Wh) measures energy. The energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour — equal to 3,600 joules. It is classified as a metric derived energy unit.
Where it's used: Universal — standard consumer-electronics and battery energy unit worldwide
Wh vs. kWh. The same unit at different scales: 1,000 Wh equals 1 kWh. Wh suits small consumer-electronics batteries; kWh is used for household electricity billing and larger energy storage.
Uses of the Watt-hour today
- Phone, laptop, and power-bank battery capacity ratings
- Electric-vehicle battery capacity specifications
- Small-scale renewable energy (solar panel) output ratings
Understanding the Petajoule (PJ)
Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
Watt-hour — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Watt-hour as a common energy unit derived from the coherent SI units watt and second (via the hour).
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Frequently asked questions
How many petajoules are in 1 watt-hour?
1 watt-hour equals 3.6e-12 petajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert watt-hour to petajoule?
Multiply the watt-hour value by 3.6e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petajoule back to watt-hour?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petajoule equals 277,777,777,800 watt-hours. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a watt-hour?
Watt-hour (Wh) measures energy. The energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour — equal to 3,600 joules. It is classified as a metric derived energy unit.
What is a petajoule?
Petajoule (PJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the watt-hour to petajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both watt-hour and petajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 3.6e-12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between wh vs. kwh?
The same unit at different scales: 1,000 Wh equals 1 kWh. Wh suits small consumer-electronics batteries; kWh is used for household electricity billing and larger energy storage.
Where is the watt-hour still used today?
Universal — standard consumer-electronics and battery energy unit worldwide