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Megajoule (MJ)

One million joules.

Result1,000,000

1 megajoule = 1,000,000 joules

Megajoule at a glance

Unit nameMegajoule (plural: megajoules)
SymbolMJ
Quantity measuredEnergy
Measurement systemMetric
Also known asmj
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 megajoule in other energy units

Unit1 MJ equals
Joule1,000,000 J
Kilojoule1,000 kJ
Calorie239,005.736 cal
Kilocalorie239.005736 kcal
Watt-hour277.777778 Wh
Kilowatt-hour0.277777778 kWh
Megawatt-hour0.000277778 MWh
Electronvolt6.24150907 × 10²⁴ eV
British thermal unit947.81712 BTU
Therm0.009478171 thm
Foot-pound737,562.149 ft·lb

Frequently asked questions

What is a megajoule?
One million joules.
What is the symbol for the megajoule?
The symbol for the megajoule is MJ. It measures energy.
How many joules are in a megajoule?
1 megajoule = 1,000,000 joules.
How many kilojoules are in a megajoule?
1 megajoule = 1,000 kilojoules.
How many kilocalories are in a megajoule?
1 megajoule = 239.005736 kilocalories.