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Gigajoule to Erg

Convert measurements between Gigajoule and Erg.

Common conversions

100000000GJ = 1.00e+24 erg
500000000GJ = 5.00e+24 erg
1000000000GJ = 1.00e+25 erg
2400000000GJ = 2.40e+25 erg
3200000000GJ = 3.20e+25 erg
5500000000GJ = 5.50e+25 erg

Conversion information

1 Gigajoule = 1.0000e+16 Erg

One billion joules, industrial energy.
CGS unit of energy, used in physics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many joules are in a gigajoule?
A gigajoule equals one billion (1,000,000,000) joules.
What is the gigajoule used for?
It is used to measure large amounts of energy in industries and national energy systems.
What is an erg?
It is a unit of energy in the CGS system, equal to one ten-millionth of a joule.
Where is the erg used?
In physics, especially in studies of small-scale energy.