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Follow these steps to convert given Gigajoules value from Gigajoules units to Joules units.
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Formula
To convert given energy from Gigajoules to Joules, use the following formula.
Joules = Gigajoules*1e9
Calculation
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Gigajoules to Joules Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Gigajoules to Joules.
Gigajoules (GJ)
Joules (J)
0.01 GJ
10000000 J
0.1 GJ
100000000 J
1 GJ
1000000000 J
2 GJ
2000000000 J
3 GJ
3000000000 J
4 GJ
4000000000 J
5 GJ
5000000000 J
6 GJ
6000000000 J
7 GJ
7000000000 J
8 GJ
8000000000 J
9 GJ
9000000000 J
10 GJ
10000000000 J
20 GJ
20000000000 J
50 GJ
50000000000 J
100 GJ
100000000000 J
1000 GJ
1000000000000 J
Gigajoules
A Gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000,000,000 joules. It is commonly used to measure very large quantities of energy, such as the energy consumption of cities, the energy production of power plants, and the energy content of large quantities of fuel. One gigajoule is the amount of energy required to apply a force of one newton over a distance of one billion meters, or the energy transferred when one gigawatt of power is applied for one second. Gigajoules are used in various fields, including energy production, industrial processes, and large-scale energy management, providing a standard measure for comparing substantial energy transfers and consumption.
Joules
The Joule (J) is the SI unit of energy. One joule is defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one newton is applied over a distance of one meter. It can also be defined as the energy transferred when one watt of power is applied for one second. The joule is a versatile unit used in various scientific and engineering contexts to measure energy, work, and heat. It is commonly used in physics, chemistry, and engineering to quantify the energy content of fuels, the work done by machines, and the energy used or produced in electrical circuits.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a power plant generates 3 gigajoules (GJ) of energy.<br>Convert this energy generation from Gigajoules to Joules.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in gigajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = 3</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from gigajoules to joules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> × 1e9</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub> = 3</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = <span>3</span> × 1e9</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = 3000000000</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>3 GJ</strong> is equal to <strong>3000000000 J</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>3000000000 J</strong>, in joules.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a data center consumes 3 gigajoules (GJ) of energy in a day.<br>Convert this energy consumption from gigajoules to Joules.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in gigajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = 3</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from gigajoules to joules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> × 1e9</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub> = 3</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = <span>3</span> × 1e9</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = 3000000000</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>3 GJ</strong> is equal to <strong>3000000000 J</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>3000000000 J</strong>, in joules.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Gigajoules</span> to <span class=\"y\">Joules</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Gigajoules to Joules.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Gigajoules (<span class=\"unit\">GJ</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Joules (<span class=\"unit\">J</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0.01 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>10000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>0.1 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>100000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>1000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>2000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>3000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>4000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>5000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>6000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>7000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>8000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>9000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>10000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>20000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>50000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>100000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>1000000000000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td></tr></table>",
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