Gigajoules to Joules

Convert gigajoules (GJ) to joules (J) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

GJ
J
1 GJ = 1000000000 J
Full precision:1000000000 J
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 gigajoules to joules, we multiply by 1000000000 because one gigajoule equals exactly 1000000000 joules.

1 gigajoule = 1000000000 joules

Since each gigajoule contains 1000000000 joules, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1000000000 = 1000000000 joules

So 1 gigajoules = 1000000000 joules.

Quick check: 1000000000 ÷ 1000000000 = 1 gigajoules

How to Convert Gigajoules to Joules

To convert gigajoules to joules, multiply the value by 1000000000.

The Formula

Joules = Gigajoules × 1000000000

Key Fact

1 gigajoule = 1000000000 joules

Tip: To convert joules back to gigajoules, divide by 1000000000.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 GJ = 1000000000 J
1 × 1000000000 = 1000000000
Example 2: 5 GJ = 5000000000 J
5 × 1000000000 = 5000000000
Example 3: 10 GJ = 1e+10 J
10 × 1000000000 = 1e+10

Gigajoules to Joules Table

GigajoulesJoules
1 GJ1000000000 J
2 GJ2000000000 J
5 GJ5000000000 J
10 GJ1e+10 J
20 GJ2e+10 J
25 GJ2.5e+10 J
50 GJ5e+10 J
100 GJ1e+11 J
250 GJ2.5e+11 J
500 GJ5e+11 J
1000 GJ1e+12 J

1 Gigajoule in Other Units

Unit1 GJ =
Gigajoules to Joules1000000000 J
Gigajoules to Kilojoules1000000 kJ
Gigajoules to Megajoules1000 MJ
Gigajoules to Watt-hours277777.78 Wh
Gigajoules to Kilowatt-hours277.778 kWh
Gigajoules to Megawatt-hours0.27778 MWh
Gigajoules to Calories239005736.14 cal
Gigajoules to Kilocalories239005.74 kcal
Gigajoules to BTU947813.39 BTU
Gigajoules to Therms9.4782 therm
Gigajoules to Foot-pounds737561033.18 ft·lb
Gigajoules to Electronvolts6.2415e+27 eV
Gigajoules to Ergs1e+16 erg

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