Convert petajoule to gigajoule


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How many petajoule in 1 GJ? The answer is 1.0E-6. We assume you are converting between petajoule and gigajoule. You can view more details on each measurement unit: petajoule or GJ The SI derived unit for energy is the joule. 1 joule is equal to 1.0E-15 petajoule, or 1.0E-9 GJ. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between petajoules and gigajoules. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of petajoule to GJ

1 petajoule to GJ = 1000000 GJ

2 petajoule to GJ = 2000000 GJ

3 petajoule to GJ = 3000000 GJ

4 petajoule to GJ = 4000000 GJ

5 petajoule to GJ = 5000000 GJ

6 petajoule to GJ = 6000000 GJ

7 petajoule to GJ = 7000000 GJ

8 petajoule to GJ = 8000000 GJ

9 petajoule to GJ = 9000000 GJ

10 petajoule to GJ = 10000000 GJ


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Definition: Petajoule

The SI prefix "peta" represents a factor of 1015, or in exponential notation, 1E15.

So 1 petajoule = 1015 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: 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).


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