Convert Kilojoules (kJ) to Ergs
Enter a value below to convert Kilojoules (kJ) to Ergs.
Conversion:
1 Kilojoules (kJ) = 10000000000 Ergs
How to Convert Kilojoules (kJ) to Ergs
1 kj = 10000000000 erg
1 erg = 1e-10 kj
Example: convert 15 Kilojoules (kJ) to Ergs:
25 kj = 250000000000 erg
Kilojoules (kJ) to Ergs Conversion Table
| Kilojoules (kJ) | Ergs |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kj | 100000000 erg |
| 0.1 kj | 1000000000 erg |
| 1 kj | 10000000000 erg |
| 2 kj | 20000000000 erg |
| 3 kj | 30000000000 erg |
| 5 kj | 50000000000 erg |
| 10 kj | 100000000000 erg |
| 20 kj | 200000000000 erg |
| 50 kj | 500000000000 erg |
| 100 kj | 1000000000000 erg |
| 1000 kj | 10000000000000 erg |
Kilojoules (kJ)
Definition
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules. It is commonly used for expressing larger quantities of energy in nutritional contexts and engineering.
History
The kilojoule naturally derives from the joule with the SI kilo- prefix. It gained widespread use in the 20th century, particularly in countries adopting the metric system for food energy labeling.
Current use
Kilojoules are the primary energy unit on food labels in Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries. They are also used in heating, ventilation, and chemical energy calculations.
Ergs
Definition
An erg is a CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy equal to 10⁻⁷ joules. It represents the work done by a force of one dyne over a distance of one centimeter.
History
The erg was the standard energy unit in the CGS system, widely used in physics before the SI system gained dominance. It was introduced in the mid-19th century alongside other CGS mechanical units.
Current use
Ergs are still used in astrophysics and some branches of physics, particularly for describing stellar energy output, supernova energies, and spectroscopic measurements in legacy literature.