Convert gigajoule to megajoule


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How many gigajoule in 1 mega joule? The answer is 0.001. We assume you are converting between gigajoule and megajoule. You can view more details on each measurement unit: gigajoule or mega joule The SI derived unit for energy is the joule. 1 joule is equal to 1.0E-9 gigajoule, or 1.0E-6 mega joule. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between gigajoules and megajoules. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of gigajoule to mega joule

1 gigajoule to mega joule = 1000 mega joule

2 gigajoule to mega joule = 2000 mega joule

3 gigajoule to mega joule = 3000 mega joule

4 gigajoule to mega joule = 4000 mega joule

5 gigajoule to mega joule = 5000 mega joule

6 gigajoule to mega joule = 6000 mega joule

7 gigajoule to mega joule = 7000 mega joule

8 gigajoule to mega joule = 8000 mega joule

9 gigajoule to mega joule = 9000 mega joule

10 gigajoule to mega joule = 10000 mega joule


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Definition: Gigajoule

The SI prefix "giga" represents a factor of 109, or in exponential notation, 1E9.

So 1 gigajoule = 109 joules.

The definition of a joule is as follows:

The joule (symbol J, also called newton meter, watt second, or coulomb volt) is the SI unit of energy and work. The unit is pronounced to rhyme with "tool", and is named in honor of the physicist James Prescott Joule (1818-1889).


Definition: Megajoule

The SI prefix "mega" represents a factor of 106, or in exponential notation, 1E6.

So 1 megajoule = 106 joules.

The definition of a joule is as follows:

The joule (symbol J, also called newton meter, watt second, or coulomb volt) is the SI unit of energy and work. The unit is pronounced to rhyme with "tool", and is named in honor of the physicist James Prescott Joule (1818-1889).


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