Etymology:
Meaning:
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules.
Origin:
The kilojoule was introduced in the late 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring large amounts of energy. It is widely used in the fields of physics, engineering, and chemistry.
In 1960, the International System of Units (SI) adopted the joule as its official unit of energy. The kilojoule is thus a derived unit in the SI system.
Usage:
Kilojoules are commonly used to measure:
Conversion:
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