About Units

Kilowatt hours: Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are equal to 1,000 watt-hours. This unit is commonly used for measuring electrical energy consumption, especially in household and industrial contexts. Electric utility companies use kilowatt-hours to measure and bill for energy consumption.

Kilojoules: Kilojoules (kJ) are equal to 1,000 joules. This unit is often used in fields such as chemistry and nutrition to quantify energy. For example, food energy is commonly expressed in kilojoules per serving or per 100 grams.