Converting from Gigajoule (GJ) to Megajoule (MJ) | Energy

What is Gigajoule (GJ)

Gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI) that represents one billion (1,000,000,000) joules. It is commonly used in the energy sector to measure large quantities of energy, such as in natural gas or electricity production.

What is Megajoule (MJ)

Megajoule (MJ) is a subunit of the joule, representing one million (1,000,000) joules. It is frequently used in contexts where smaller amounts of energy are involved, such as in household appliances or automotive engines.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Gigajoules to Megajoules:

Megajoules (MJ)=Gigajoules (GJ)×1000

To convert from Megajoules to Gigajoules:

Gigajoules (GJ)=1000Megajoules (MJ)​

Examples

1. Converting 5 GJ to MJ:

5 GJ=5×1000=5000 MJ

2. Converting 13 MJ to GJ:

13 MJ=100013​=0.013 GJ

3. Converting 16 GJ to MJ:

16 GJ=16×1000=16000 MJ

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between Gigajoules and Megajoules in various energy calculations and applications.