Online calculator to convert gigajoules to joules (GJ to J) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Energy units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between gigajoules and joules.
What is a gigajoule (GJ)?
A gigajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for gigajoule is GJ. There are 0.000000001 gigajoules in a joule.
What is a joule (J)?
A joule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for joule is J. There are 1,000,000,000 joules in a gigajoule.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from GJ to J is:
J = GJ x 1,000,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from gigajoules to joules (GJ to J).
Gigajoule to Joule Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8 gigajoules to joules (show work) Formula: GJ x 1,000,000,000 = J Calculations: 8 GJ x 1,000,000,000 = 8,000,000,000 J Result: 8 GJ is equal to 8,000,000,000 J
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from GJ to joules.
Gigajoules to Joules Conversion Chart
| gigajoules (GJ) | joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 GJ | 1,000,000,000 J |
| 2 GJ | 2,000,000,000 J |
| 3 GJ | 3,000,000,000 J |
| 4 GJ | 4,000,000,000 J |
| 5 GJ | 5,000,000,000 J |
| 6 GJ | 6,000,000,000 J |
| 7 GJ | 7,000,000,000 J |
| 8 GJ | 8,000,000,000 J |
| 9 GJ | 9,000,000,000 J |
| 10 GJ | 10,000,000,000 J |
| 20 GJ | 20,000,000,000 J |
| 30 GJ | 30,000,000,000 J |
| 40 GJ | 40,000,000,000 J |
| 50 GJ | 50,000,000,000 J |
| 75 GJ | 75,000,000,000 J |
| 100 GJ | 100,000,000,000 J |
| 250 GJ | 250,000,000,000 J |
| 500 GJ | 500,000,000,000 J |
| 750 GJ | 750,000,000,000 J |
| 1,000 GJ | 1,000,000,000,000 J |
| 2,500 GJ | 2,500,000,000,000 J |
| 5,000 GJ | 5,000,000,000,000 J |
| 7,500 GJ | 7,500,000,000,000 J |
| 10,000 GJ | 10,000,000,000,000 J |
| 25,000 GJ | 25,000,000,000,000 J |
| 50,000 GJ | 50,000,000,000,000 J |
| 75,000 GJ | 75,000,000,000,000 J |
| 100,000 GJ | 100,000,000,000,000 J |
| 250,000 GJ | 250,000,000,000,000 J |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Energy units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| calories (thermochemical) | cal | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilocalories | kcal | International System of Units (SI) |
| British Thermal Unit | BTU or Btu | Imperial System |
| joules | J | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilojoules | kJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| megajoules | MJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigajoules | GJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| terajoules | TJ | International System of Units (SI) |
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