How to Convert Gigajoules to ergs
To convert Gigajoules to ergs, multiply the value by 1e16.
The Formula
ergs = Gigajoules × 1e16
Key Fact
1 Gigajoule = 1e16 ergs
Tip: To convert ergs back to Gigajoules, divide by 1e16.
Gigajoules to Ergs
Convert Gigajoules (GJ) to ergs (erg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 Gigajoules (GJ) = 1e16 ergs (erg)
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Step-by-Step Solution
1Write the conversion factor:
1 Gigajoule = 1e16 ergs
2Multiply the value by the conversion factor:
1 × 1e16 = 1e16
3Result:
1 Gigajoules (GJ) = 1e16 ergs (erg)
Gigajoules to ergs Table
| Gigajoules | ergs |
|---|---|
| 1 GJ | 1e16 erg |
| 2 GJ | 2e16 erg |
| 5 GJ | 5e16 erg |
| 10 GJ | 1e17 erg |
| 20 GJ | 2e17 erg |
| 25 GJ | 2.5e17 erg |
| 50 GJ | 5e17 erg |
| 100 GJ | 1e18 erg |
| 250 GJ | 2.5e18 erg |
| 500 GJ | 5e18 erg |
| 1000 GJ | 1e19 erg |
1 Gigajoule in Other Units
| Unit | 1 GJ = |
|---|---|
| Gigajoules to Joules | 1e9 J |
| Gigajoules to Kilojoules | 1000000 kJ |
| Gigajoules to Megajoules | 1000 MJ |
| Gigajoules to Watt-hours | 277777.777778 Wh |
| Gigajoules to Kilowatt-hours | 277.777777778 kWh |
| Gigajoules to Megawatt-hours | 0.277777777778 MWh |
| Gigajoules to Calories | 239005736.138 cal |
| Gigajoules to Kilocalories | 239005.736138 kcal |
| Gigajoules to BTU | 947813.394499 BTU |
| Gigajoules to Therms | 9.47817120331 therm |
| Gigajoules to Foot-pounds | 737561033.175 ft·lb |
| Gigajoules to Electronvolts | 6.24149596175e27 eV |
| Gigajoules to Ergs | 1e16 erg |