how do you convert joules to kilojoules?

example: 2240.48 joules
3887.4 joules
13.85 joules

1456joules= 1.456kJ

k stands for one thousand.

1 joule = 0.001 kilojoules

2240.48 joules = 2.24048 kilojoules

Just move three decimal places to the left.

It's just like converting any unit from the unit to the kilounit.

1000 J = 1 kJ.
2240.48 J x (1 kJ/1000 J) = ??

To convert joules to kilojoules, you divide the number of joules by 1000. The reason for this is because there are 1000 joules in 1 kilojoule.

Here's how to convert the given examples:

1. To convert 2240.48 joules to kilojoules:
Divide 2240.48 joules by 1000:
2240.48 joules / 1000 = 2.24048 kilojoules

So, 2240.48 joules is equal to 2.24048 kilojoules.

2. To convert 3887.4 joules to kilojoules:
Divide 3887.4 joules by 1000:
3887.4 joules / 1000 = 3.8874 kilojoules

So, 3887.4 joules is equal to 3.8874 kilojoules.

3. To convert 13.85 joules to kilojoules:
Divide 13.85 joules by 1000:
13.85 joules / 1000 = 0.01385 kilojoules

So, 13.85 joules is equal to 0.01385 kilojoules.