Online calculator to convert terajoules to gigajoules (TJ to GJ) 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 terajoules and gigajoules.
What is a terajoule (TJ)?
A terajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for terajoule is TJ. There are 0.001 terajoules in a gigajoule.
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 1,000 gigajoules in a terajoule.
Conversion Formula
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The formula to convert from TJ to GJ is:
GJ = TJ x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from terajoules to gigajoules (TJ to GJ).
Terajoule to Gigajoule Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 TJ to gigajoules (show work) Formula: TJ x 1,000 = GJ Calculations: 5 TJ x 1,000 = 5,000 GJ Result: 5 TJ is equal to 5,000 GJ
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from terajoules to gigajoules.
Terajoules to Gigajoules Conversion Chart
| terajoules (TJ) | gigajoules (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 TJ | 1,000 GJ |
| 2 TJ | 2,000 GJ |
| 3 TJ | 3,000 GJ |
| 4 TJ | 4,000 GJ |
| 5 TJ | 5,000 GJ |
| 6 TJ | 6,000 GJ |
| 7 TJ | 7,000 GJ |
| 8 TJ | 8,000 GJ |
| 9 TJ | 9,000 GJ |
| 10 TJ | 10,000 GJ |
| 20 TJ | 20,000 GJ |
| 30 TJ | 30,000 GJ |
| 40 TJ | 40,000 GJ |
| 50 TJ | 50,000 GJ |
| 75 TJ | 75,000 GJ |
| 100 TJ | 100,000 GJ |
| 250 TJ | 250,000 GJ |
| 500 TJ | 500,000 GJ |
| 750 TJ | 750,000 GJ |
| 1,000 TJ | 1,000,000 GJ |
| 2,500 TJ | 2,500,000 GJ |
| 5,000 TJ | 5,000,000 GJ |
| 7,500 TJ | 7,500,000 GJ |
| 10,000 TJ | 10,000,000 GJ |
| 25,000 TJ | 25,000,000 GJ |
| 50,000 TJ | 50,000,000 GJ |
| 75,000 TJ | 75,000,000 GJ |
| 100,000 TJ | 100,000,000 GJ |
| 250,000 TJ | 250,000,000 GJ |
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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