Gigajoule to Joule Calculator
Convert energy from Gigajoules (GJ) to Joules (J)
How to Convert Gigajoules to Joules
A gigajoule (GJ) is a larger unit of energy, where “giga-” means one billion (109) times a joule, the standard SI unit of energy. To convert from gigajoules to joules, you simply multiply by 1,000,000,000.
Formula
Quick Trick: 1 Gigajoule = 1,000,000,000 Joules!
Let’s Solve One Together
Imagine you have an energy measurement:
- We measured: 1.5 gigajoules
Here’s how we figure it out:
1. Take our formula: J = GJ × 1,000,000,000
2. Put in 1.5 gigajoules
3. J = 1.5 × 1,000,000,000
Answer: 1,500,000,000 J
Definitions of Key Terms
Joule (J)
Joules are a standard unit of energy. They are used to measure energy, work, or heat. One joule is the energy needed to move a force of one newton over one meter.
Gigajoule (GJ)
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules. It is commonly used in large-scale energy measurements, useful for measuring energy in power generation and consumption.
Gigajoules to Joules Conversion Table (GJ to J)
| Gigajoule [GJ] | Joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 1 GJ | 1000000000 J |
| 10 GJ | 10000000000 J |
| 100 GJ | 100000000000 J |
| 500 GJ | 500000000000 J |
| 1000 GJ | 1000000000000 J |
| 5000 GJ | 5000000000000 J |
| 10000 GJ | 10000000000000 J |
| 50000 GJ | 50000000000000 J |
| 100000 GJ | 100000000000000 J |
