Kilojoules to Gigajoules

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

kJ
GJ
1 kJ = 1e-6 GJ
Full precision:0.000001 GJ
Step-by-Step Solution

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

1 gigajoule = 1000000 kilojoules

Since there are 1000000 kilojoules in every gigajoule, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1000000 = 1e-6 gigajoules

So 1 kilojoules = 1e-6 gigajoules.

Quick check: 1e-6 × 1000000 = 1 kilojoules

How to Convert Kilojoules to Gigajoules

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

The Formula

Gigajoules = Kilojoules ÷ 1000000

Key Fact

1 gigajoule = 1000000 kilojoules

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

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kJ = 1e-6 GJ
1 ÷ 1000000 = 1e-6
Example 2: 5 kJ = 5e-6 GJ
5 ÷ 1000000 = 5e-6
Example 3: 10 kJ = 1e-5 GJ
10 ÷ 1000000 = 1e-5

Kilojoules to Gigajoules Table

KilojoulesGigajoules
1 kJ1e-6 GJ
2 kJ2e-6 GJ
5 kJ5e-6 GJ
10 kJ1e-5 GJ
20 kJ2e-5 GJ
25 kJ2.5e-5 GJ
50 kJ5e-5 GJ
100 kJ0.0001 GJ
250 kJ0.00025 GJ
500 kJ0.0005 GJ
1000 kJ0.001 GJ

1 Kilojoule in Other Units

Unit1 kJ =
Kilojoules to Joules1000 J
Kilojoules to Megajoules0.001 MJ
Kilojoules to Gigajoules0.000001 GJ
Kilojoules to Watt-hours0.27778 Wh
Kilojoules to Kilowatt-hours0.00027778 kWh
Kilojoules to Megawatt-hours2.7778e-7 MWh
Kilojoules to Calories239.006 cal
Kilojoules to Kilocalories0.23901 kcal
Kilojoules to BTU0.94781 BTU
Kilojoules to Therms0.00000948 therm
Kilojoules to Foot-pounds737.561 ft·lb
Kilojoules to Electronvolts6.2415e+21 eV
Kilojoules to Ergs1e+10 erg

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