Gigajoules to Kilojoules

Convert gigajoules (GJ) to kilojoules (kJ) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

GJ
kJ
1 GJ = 1000000 kJ
Full precision:1000000 kJ
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 gigajoules to kilojoules, we multiply by 1000000 because one gigajoule equals exactly 1000000 kilojoules.

1 gigajoule = 1000000 kilojoules

Since each gigajoule contains 1000000 kilojoules, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1000000 = 1000000 kilojoules

So 1 gigajoules = 1000000 kilojoules.

Quick check: 1000000 ÷ 1000000 = 1 gigajoules

How to Convert Gigajoules to Kilojoules

To convert gigajoules to kilojoules, multiply the value by 1000000.

The Formula

Kilojoules = Gigajoules × 1000000

Key Fact

1 gigajoule = 1000000 kilojoules

Tip: To convert kilojoules back to gigajoules, divide by 1000000.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 GJ = 1000000 kJ
1 × 1000000 = 1000000
Example 2: 5 GJ = 5000000 kJ
5 × 1000000 = 5000000
Example 3: 10 GJ = 10000000 kJ
10 × 1000000 = 10000000

Gigajoules to Kilojoules Table

GigajoulesKilojoules
1 GJ1000000 kJ
2 GJ2000000 kJ
5 GJ5000000 kJ
10 GJ10000000 kJ
20 GJ20000000 kJ
25 GJ25000000 kJ
50 GJ50000000 kJ
100 GJ100000000 kJ
250 GJ250000000 kJ
500 GJ500000000 kJ
1000 GJ1000000000 kJ

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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