Gigacalories to Tonnes of oil equivalent Converter

1 gigacalorie (Gcal) equals 0.1 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe).

Quick answer

  • 1 gigacalorie = 0.1 tonnes of oil equivalent
  • 1 tonne of oil equivalent = 10 gigacalories
  • Formula: toe = Gcal ÷ 10

1 gigacalorie = 0.1 tonnes of oil equivalent

How to convert gigacalories to tonnes of oil equivalent

toe = Gcal ÷ 10

To convert gigacalories to tonnes of oil equivalent, divide the number of gigacalories by 10.

Example: 4 Gcal to toe

  1. Start with the value in gigacalories: 4 Gcal.
  2. Divide by 10: 4 ÷ 10 = 0.4.
  3. Result: 4 gigacalories = 0.4 tonnes of oil equivalent.

Going the other way, 1 tonne of oil equivalent = 10 gigacalories, so to convert tonnes of oil equivalent back to gigacalories you multiply by the same number. See tonnes of oil equivalent to gigacalories.

Gigacalories to tonnes of oil equivalent conversion table

Gigacalories (Gcal)Tonnes of oil equivalent (toe)
1 Gcal 0.1 toe
2 Gcal 0.2 toe
3 Gcal 0.3 toe
4 Gcal 0.4 toe
5 Gcal 0.5 toe
6 Gcal 0.6 toe
7 Gcal 0.7 toe
8 Gcal 0.8 toe
9 Gcal 0.9 toe
10 Gcal 1 toe
100 Gcal 10 toe

What is a gigacalorie?

The gigacalorie is used for district heating bills in Russia and Eastern Europe.

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What is a tonne of oil equivalent?

The tonne of oil equivalent is the energy in a tonne of crude oil, set by the IEA at 41.868 GJ.

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Frequently asked questions

How many tonnes of oil equivalent are in a gigacalorie?

One gigacalorie is 0.1 tonnes of oil equivalent.

How many gigacalories are in a tonne of oil equivalent?

One tonne of oil equivalent is 10 gigacalories.

What is the formula to convert gigacalories to tonnes of oil equivalent?

toe = Gcal ÷ 10.