Gigajoules to Joules

1 GJ = 1 × 10⁹ J. Edit either value to convert instantly.

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1 GJ=J

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Conversion formula

J = GJ × (1 × 10⁹) × (1)

1 GJ = 1 × 10⁹ J

gigajoule (GJ)

Gigajoule is a unit of energy: 1 GJ = 1 × 10⁹ J.

Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition

joule (J)

One joule is the work done by a force of 1 newton moving an object 1 meter along the force: 1 J = 1 N·m.

Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition

Conversion table

GJ	J
	= 1 × 10⁹
	= 2 × 10⁹
	= 5 × 10⁹
	= 1 × 10¹⁰
	= 1.5 × 10¹⁰
	= 2 × 10¹⁰
	= 2.5 × 10¹⁰
	= 3 × 10¹⁰
	= 4 × 10¹⁰
	= 4.5 × 10¹⁰

GJ	J
	= 5 × 10¹⁰
	= 6 × 10¹⁰
	= 7 × 10¹⁰
	= 8 × 10¹⁰
	= 9 × 10¹⁰
	= 1 × 10¹¹
	= 1.5 × 10¹¹
	= 1.6 × 10¹¹
	= 1.7 × 10¹¹
	= 1.8 × 10¹¹

Frequently asked questions

How many joules are in 1 gigajoule?

1 GJ = 1 × 10⁹ J. J = GJ × (1 × 10⁹) × (1)

How do I convert GJ to J?

J = GJ × (1 × 10⁹) × (1)

Is 1 gigajoule bigger than 1 joule?

1 GJ = 1 × 10⁹ J.

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