Erg to Gigajoule Converter

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1.000000e-16

1 erg = 1.000000e-16 GJ

Formula:

GJ = erg × 1.000000e-16

With your value: 1 erg = 1.000000e-16 GJ

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in erg so you can sanity-check the result.

Your value1.00 erg

Heartbeat (1.0e+7× your value)1.00e+7 erg

AA battery charge (1.0e+11× your value)1.00e+11 erg

Slice of bread (2.8e+12× your value)2.80e+12 erg

Daily food intake (8.4e+13× your value)8.40e+13 erg

Litre of petrol (3.4e+14× your value)3.42e+14 erg

Other Erg to Gigajoule conversions

2 erg to GJ 3 erg to GJ 4 erg to GJ 5 erg to GJ 6 erg to GJ 7 erg to GJ 8 erg to GJ

Erg to Gigajoule Conversion Table

Erg (erg)	Gigajoule (GJ)
0.5	5.000000e-17
1	1.000000e-16
2	2.000000e-16
5	5.000000e-16
10	1.000000e-15
15	1.500000e-15
20	2.000000e-15
25	2.500000e-15
50	5.000000e-15
100	1.000000e-14
250	2.500000e-14
500	5.000000e-14
1000	1.000000e-13

Gigajoule to Erg Conversion Table

Gigajoule (GJ)	Erg (erg)
0.5	5.000000e+15
1	1.000000e+16
2	2.000000e+16
5	5.000000e+16
10	1.000000e+17
15	1.500000e+17
20	2.000000e+17
25	2.500000e+17
50	5.000000e+17
100	1.000000e+18
250	2.500000e+18
500	5.000000e+18
1000	1.000000e+19

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Erg (erg)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Gigajoule (GJ)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Erg to Gigajoule

To convert from Erg (erg) to Gigajoule (GJ), multiply the value by 1.000000e-16.

Formula: GJ = erg × 1.000000e-16

Reverse: erg = GJ × 1.000000e+16

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Erg. For example: 5 erg
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.000000e-16
The result is: 5.000000e-16 GJ

About Erg

The erg (erg) is a unit of energy and work. One erg equals 1.000000 × 10^-7 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Gigajoule

The gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy and work. One gigajoule equals 1.000000 × 10^+9 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gigajoule are in 1 Erg?

There are exactly 1.000000e-16 Gigajoule in 1 Erg. This means the conversion factor from Erg to Gigajoule is 1.000000e-16.

What is the formula to convert Erg to Gigajoule?

The formula to convert Erg to Gigajoule is: GJ = erg × 1.000000e-16. For example, to convert 10 Erg to Gigajoule, you would multiply 10 by 1.000000e-16.

What is a Erg?