How to Convert Gigajoules to Ergs
To convert gigajoules to ergs, multiply the value by 1e+16.
The Formula
Ergs = Gigajoules × 1e+16
Key Fact
1 gigajoule = 1e+16 ergs
Tip: To convert ergs back to gigajoules, divide by 1e+16.
Gigajoules to Ergs
Convert gigajoules (GJ) to ergs (erg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
GJ
erg
1 GJ = 1e+16 erg
Full precision:1e+16 erg
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 gigajoules to ergs, we multiply by 1e+16 because one gigajoule equals exactly 1e+16 ergs.
1 gigajoule = 1e+16 ergs
Since each gigajoule contains 1e+16 ergs, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 1e+16 = 1e+16 ergs
So 1 gigajoules = 1e+16 ergs.
Quick check: 1e+16 ÷ 1e+16 = 1 gigajoules
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 GJ = 1e+16 erg
1 × 1e+16 = 1e+16
1 × 1e+16 = 1e+16
Example 2: 5 GJ = 5e+16 erg
5 × 1e+16 = 5e+16
5 × 1e+16 = 5e+16
Example 3: 10 GJ = 1e+17 erg
10 × 1e+16 = 1e+17
10 × 1e+16 = 1e+17
Gigajoules to Ergs Table
| Gigajoules | Ergs |
|---|---|
| 1 GJ | 1e+16 erg |
| 2 GJ | 2e+16 erg |
| 5 GJ | 5e+16 erg |
| 10 GJ | 1e+17 erg |
| 20 GJ | 2e+17 erg |
| 25 GJ | 2.5e+17 erg |
| 50 GJ | 5e+17 erg |
| 100 GJ | 1e+18 erg |
| 250 GJ | 2.5e+18 erg |
| 500 GJ | 5e+18 erg |
| 1000 GJ | 1e+19 erg |
1 Gigajoule in Other Units
| Unit | 1 GJ = |
|---|---|
| Gigajoules to Joules | 1000000000 J |
| Gigajoules to Kilojoules | 1000000 kJ |
| Gigajoules to Megajoules | 1000 MJ |
| Gigajoules to Watt-hours | 277777.78 Wh |
| Gigajoules to Kilowatt-hours | 277.778 kWh |
| Gigajoules to Megawatt-hours | 0.27778 MWh |
| Gigajoules to Calories | 239005736.14 cal |
| Gigajoules to Kilocalories | 239005.74 kcal |
| Gigajoules to BTU | 947813.39 BTU |
| Gigajoules to Therms | 9.4782 therm |
| Gigajoules to Foot-pounds | 737561033.18 ft·lb |
| Gigajoules to Electronvolts | 6.2415e+27 eV |
| Gigajoules to Ergs | 1e+16 erg |