Converting from Gigajoule (GJ) to Barrel of oil equivalent (boe) | Energy

What is Gigajoule (GJ)

A Gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion Joules. It is commonly used in the field of energy to quantify the amount of work done or energy transferred.

What is Barrel of oil equivalent (boe)

A Barrel of oil equivalent (boe) is a unit of energy that represents the amount of energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil. It is used to compare different energy sources on a common basis.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Gigajoule (GJ) and Barrel of oil equivalent (boe) can be done using the following formulas:

boe=GJ×0.1634161

GJ=boe×6.119348

Examples

1. Converting 7 Gigajoules (GJ) to Barrel of oil equivalent (boe):

   • 7×0.1634161=1.143913 boe

2. Converting 15 Barrel of oil equivalent (boe) to Gigajoules (GJ):

   • 15×6.119348=91.79022 GJ

3. Converting 12 Gigajoules (GJ) to Barrel of oil equivalent (boe):

   • 12×0.1634161=1.960993 boe

Conclusion

Use the provided conversion formulas and examples to easily convert between Gigajoule (GJ) and Barrel of oil equivalent (boe) for your energy-related calculations.