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How to use this Gigajoules to Kilojoules Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Gigajoules value from Gigajoules units to Kilojoules units.
Enter the input Gigajoules value in the text field.
The given Gigajoules is converted to Kilojoules in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Kilojoules label.
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Formula
To convert given energy from Gigajoules to Kilojoules, use the following formula.
Kilojoules = Gigajoules*1e6
Calculation
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Gigajoules to Kilojoules Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Gigajoules to Kilojoules.
Gigajoules (GJ)
Kilojoules (kJ)
0.01 GJ
10000 kJ
0.1 GJ
100000 kJ
1 GJ
1000000 kJ
2 GJ
2000000 kJ
3 GJ
3000000 kJ
4 GJ
4000000 kJ
5 GJ
5000000 kJ
6 GJ
6000000 kJ
7 GJ
7000000 kJ
8 GJ
8000000 kJ
9 GJ
9000000 kJ
10 GJ
10000000 kJ
20 GJ
20000000 kJ
50 GJ
50000000 kJ
100 GJ
100000000 kJ
1000 GJ
1000000000 kJ
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.
Kilojoules
A Kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules. It is commonly used to measure energy in various scientific and engineering contexts, as well as in nutrition to quantify the energy content of foods. One kilojoule is the amount of energy required to apply a force of one newton over a distance of one kilometer, or the energy transferred when one kilowatt of power is applied for one second. Kilojoules are used in fields such as physics, chemistry, and engineering to quantify work, heat, and energy, providing a standard measure for comparing energy content and transfer across different systems and processes.
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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 Kilojoules.</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 kilojoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> × 1e6</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>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = <span>3</span> × 1e6</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = 3000000</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>3 GJ</strong> is equal to <strong>3000000 kJ</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>3000000 kJ</strong>, in kilojoules.</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 Kilojoules.</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 kilojoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> × 1e6</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>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = <span>3</span> × 1e6</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = 3000000</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>3 GJ</strong> is equal to <strong>3000000 kJ</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>3000000 kJ</strong>, in kilojoules.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Gigajoules</span> to <span class=\"y\">Kilojoules</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Gigajoules to Kilojoules.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Gigajoules (<span class=\"unit\">GJ</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Kilojoules (<span class=\"unit\">kJ</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0.01 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>0.1 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>1000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>2000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>3000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>4000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>5000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>6000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>7000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>8000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>9000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>10000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>20000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>50000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>100000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td><td>1000000000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td></tr></table>",
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"x_long_desc": "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."
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