Kilojoule

A kilojoule (abbreviation: kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1000 joules.

• 1 kJ is sufficient to melt 3 g of ice at 0 °C
• 1 kJ of work is done when 100 kg is lifted through 1 m on Earth

See also

• SI
• joule
• SI prefix
• Orders of magnitude.