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Formula
To convert given energy from Megajoules to Gigajoules, use the following formula.
Gigajoules = Megajoules/1e3
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Megajoules to Gigajoules Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Megajoules to Gigajoules.
Megajoules (MJ)
Gigajoules (GJ)
0.01 MJ
0.00001GJ
0.1 MJ
0.0001GJ
1 MJ
0.001GJ
2 MJ
0.002GJ
3 MJ
0.003GJ
4 MJ
0.004GJ
5 MJ
0.005GJ
6 MJ
0.006GJ
7 MJ
0.007GJ
8 MJ
0.008GJ
9 MJ
0.009GJ
10 MJ
0.01GJ
20 MJ
0.02GJ
50 MJ
0.05GJ
100 MJ
0.1GJ
1000 MJ
1 GJ
Megajoules
A Megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000,000 joules. It is commonly used to measure large quantities of energy in various scientific, engineering, and industrial contexts. One megajoule represents the amount of energy required to apply a force of one newton over a distance of one million meters, or the energy transferred when one megawatt of power is applied for one second. Megajoules are often used to quantify the energy content of fuels, the work done by large machines, and the energy used or produced in industrial processes, providing a standard measure for comparing significant energy transfers and consumption.
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 a wind turbine generates 15 megajoules (MJ) of energy.<br>Convert this energy generation from Megajoules to Gigajoules.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in megajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Megajoules)</sub></span> = 15</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from megajoules to gigajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Megajoules)</sub></span>/1e3</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Megajoules)</sub> = 15</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>15</span>/1e3</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = 0.015</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>15 MJ</strong> is equal to <strong>0.015 GJ</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>0.015 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 large battery stores 25 megajoules (MJ) of energy.<br>Convert this energy storage from megajoules to Gigajoules.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in megajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Megajoules)</sub></span> = 25</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from megajoules to gigajoules is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Megajoules)</sub></span>/1e3</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Megajoules)</sub> = 25</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = <span>25</span>/1e3</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Gigajoules)</sub></span> = 0.025</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>25 MJ</strong> is equal to <strong>0.025 GJ</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>0.025 GJ</strong>, in gigajoules.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Megajoules</span> to <span class=\"y\">Gigajoules</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Megajoules to Gigajoules.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Megajoules (<span class=\"unit\">MJ</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Gigajoules (<span class=\"unit\">GJ</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0.01 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.00001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>0.1 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.0001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.001</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.002</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.003</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.004</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.005</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.006</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.007</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.008</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.009</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.01</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.02</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.05</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>0<span>.1</span> <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">MJ</span></td><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">GJ</span></td></tr></table>",
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"y_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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