Joules to Ergs Converter
1 joule (J) equals 10,000,000 ergs (erg).
Quick answer
- 1 joule = 10,000,000 ergs
- 1 erg = 1 × 10-7 joules
- Formula: erg = J × 10,000,000
1 joule = 10,000,000 ergs
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How to convert joules to ergs
erg = J × 10,000,000
To convert joules to ergs, multiply the number of joules by 10,000,000.
Example: 10 J to erg
- Start with the value in joules: 10 J.
- Multiply by 10,000,000: 10 × 10,000,000 = 100,000,000.
- Result: 10 joules = 100,000,000 ergs.
Going the other way, 1 erg = 1 × 10-7 joules, so to convert ergs back to joules you divide by the same number. See ergs to joules.
Joules to ergs conversion table
| Joules (J) | Ergs (erg) |
|---|
| 0.5 J |
5,000,000 erg |
| 1 J |
10,000,000 erg |
| 2 J |
20,000,000 erg |
| 3 J |
30,000,000 erg |
| 4 J |
40,000,000 erg |
| 5 J |
50,000,000 erg |
| 6 J |
60,000,000 erg |
| 7 J |
70,000,000 erg |
| 8 J |
80,000,000 erg |
| 9 J |
90,000,000 erg |
| 10 J |
100,000,000 erg |
| 11 J |
110,000,000 erg |
| 12 J |
120,000,000 erg |
| 13 J |
130,000,000 erg |
| 14 J |
140,000,000 erg |
| 15 J |
150,000,000 erg |
| 16 J |
160,000,000 erg |
| 17 J |
170,000,000 erg |
| 18 J |
180,000,000 erg |
| 19 J |
190,000,000 erg |
| 20 J |
200,000,000 erg |
| 25 J |
250,000,000 erg |
| 30 J |
300,000,000 erg |
| 40 J |
400,000,000 erg |
| 50 J |
500,000,000 erg |
| 75 J |
750,000,000 erg |
| 100 J |
1,000,000,000 erg |
| 250 J |
2,500,000,000 erg |
| 500 J |
5,000,000,000 erg |
| 1,000 J |
10,000,000,000 erg |
What is an erg?
The erg is the CGS unit of energy, the work of one dyne over one centimeter, 10⁻⁷ joules.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in a joule?
One joule is 10,000,000 ergs.
How many joules are in an erg?
One erg is 1e-7 joules.
What is the formula to convert joules to ergs?
erg = J × 10,000,000.