Dive into the seamless conversion from erg to GJ using Newtum's accurate Erg to Gigajoule Converter. Discover the ease of unit conversion right here!
An erg is a unit of energy or work in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system. Equivalent to 10^-7 joules, it is a small amount of energy typically used in physics to measure microscopic levels of work.
Definition of GigajouleA gigajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). Equivalent to one billion joules or 10^9 joules, it is a large unit often used to quantify substantial amounts of energy, like that used in large-scale industries.
| Erg | Gigajoule (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 1e+09 | 1e-02 |
| 2e+09 | 2e-02 |
| 3e+09 | 3e-02 |
| 4e+09 | 4e-02 |
| 5e+09 | 5e-02 |
| 6e+09 | 6e-02 |
| 7e+09 | 7e-02 |
| 8e+09 | 8e-02 |
| 9e+09 | 9e-02 |
| 1e+10 | 1e-01 |
1 erg = 1e-09 GJ
1 GJ = 1e+09 erg
Example 1:
convert 1e+11 erg to GJ:
1e+11 erg = 1e+11 × 1e-09 GJ = 100 GJ
Example 2:
convert 5e+10 erg to GJ:
5e+10 erg = 5e+10 × 1e-09 GJ = 50 GJ
The Erg to Gigajoule Converter stems from the need to bridge two different energy measurement systems: the CGS and SI. Historically, the erg was used in scientific literature, while the gigajoule is a more modern, larger unit reflecting wider energy scales. This converter facilitates easy transitions between these units for scientists and engineers alike.
Explore the diverse applications of converting ergs to gigajoules and how this tool can be a game-changer in various fields.
Example 1:
Convert 2e+10 erg to GJ:
2e+10 erg = 2e+10 × 1e-09 GJ = 0.02 GJ
Example 2:
Convert 7e+10 erg to GJ:
7e+10 erg = 7e+10 × 1e-09 GJ = 0.07 GJ
Q1: What is an erg?
A1: An erg is a unit of energy in the CGS system, equal to 10^-7 joules.
Q2: How many ergs are in a gigajoule?
A2: There are 1e+09 ergs in one gigajoule.
Q3: Can I convert gigajoules back to ergs?
A3: Yes, the converter can also convert gigajoules back to ergs.
