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How to use this Kilojoules to Gigajoules Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Kilojoules value from Kilojoules units to Gigajoules units.
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Formula
To convert given energy from Kilojoules to Gigajoules, use the following formula.
Gigajoules = Kilojoules/1e6
Calculation
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Kilojoules to Gigajoules Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Kilojoules to Gigajoules.
Kilojoules (kJ)
Gigajoules (GJ)
0.01 kJ
1e-8 GJ
0.1 kJ
1e-7 GJ
1 kJ
0.000001GJ
2 kJ
0.000002GJ
3 kJ
0.000003GJ
4 kJ
0.000004GJ
5 kJ
0.000005GJ
6 kJ
0.000006GJ
7 kJ
0.000007GJ
8 kJ
0.000008GJ
9 kJ
0.000009GJ
10 kJ
0.00001GJ
20 kJ
0.00002GJ
50 kJ
0.00005GJ
100 kJ
0.0001GJ
1000 kJ
0.001GJ
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.
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.
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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 an electric motor releases 7,200 kilojoules (kJ) of energy.<br>Convert this energy generation from Kilojoules to Gigajoules.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in kilojoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = 7200</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from kilojoules to gigajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span>/1e6</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub> = 7200</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>7200</span>/1e6</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = 0.0072</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>7200 kJ</strong> is equal to <strong>0.0072 GJ</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>0.0072 GJ</strong>, in gigajoules.</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 water heater releases 10,000 kilojoules (kJ) of energy.<br>Convert this energy release from kilojoules to Gigajoules.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in kilojoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span> = 10000</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from kilojoules to gigajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub></span>/1e6</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Kilojoules)</sub> = 10000</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>10000</span>/1e6</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = 0.01</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>10000 kJ</strong> is equal to <strong>0.01 GJ</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>0.01 GJ</strong>, in gigajoules.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Kilojoules</span> to <span class=\"y\">Gigajoules</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Kilojoules to Gigajoules.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Kilojoules (<span class=\"unit\">kJ</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Gigajoules (<span class=\"unit\">GJ</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0.01 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>1e-8 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>0.1 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>1e-7 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000002</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000003</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000004</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000005</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000006</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000007</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000008</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.000009</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.00001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.00002</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.00005</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.0001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">kJ</span></td><td>0<span>.001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr></table>",
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