Energy Converter
Energy Unit Conversion Chart
Energy conversion calculator supports multiple energy units including joules, calories, electron volts, and more. Convert between basic energy units, molar energy units, atomic physics units, and equivalent units with high precision.
This energy converter covers all common energy units used in physics, chemistry, and engineering. From basic joules and calories to advanced atomic units like hartrees and rydbergs, get accurate conversions for scientific calculations.
Use this comprehensive energy unit converter for laboratory work, theoretical physics calculations, and engineering applications. Supports conversion between SI units, CGS units, atomic units, and specialized energy measurements.
Popular Unit Conversions
Direct links to common conversion pages with formulas, tables, and FAQ.
Principles & formula sources
Energy in SI is joule (J). Practical units (kWh, cal/kcal, eV) map to J through defined factors: kWh = W·h, calories use conventional definitions, and eV uses charge/voltage relations.
We convert via J and apply ratio conversion to keep engineering and lab units consistent.
Formula & example
Formula: value_target = value_source * (source_to_J) / (target_to_J).
Example: 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ; 1 cal = 4.184 J.
Common errors & notes
- Calorie ambiguity: in nutrition “Calorie” usually means kcal.
- Don’t confuse power (W) with energy (J). Multiply by time when needed.
- For eV, be consistent with constants when comparing literature.
Practical use cases
Energy conversions help compare battery specs, heating/cooling loads, and chemical energy outputs across J, kWh, and cal.
If you are estimating costs, convert to kWh early so pricing is applied consistently.
References / data sources
- BIPM — SI Brochure (J, W, V)
- NIST SP 811 — Guide for the Use of SI
- CODATA — Recommended constants (eV relations)
