Convert Megajoules to Ergs
1 megajoule (MJ) equals 10000000000000 ergs (erg).
1 MJ = 10000000000000 erg
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Megajoule to Erg
- 1 MJ = 10000000000000 erg
- 1 erg = 1 × 10⁻¹³ MJ
- Example: convert 15 MJ to erg: 15 MJ = 15 × 10000000000000 erg = 150000000000000 erg
Formula
erg = MJ × 10000000000000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 MJ = 10⁶ J
- 1 erg = 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁷ J
- 1 MJ = 1000000 J ÷ 1 × 10⁻⁷ J per erg = 10000000000000 erg
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Megajoule definition: megajoule; Erg definition: erg.
Worked examples
- A reading of 35 MJ converts to 350000000000000 erg.
35 MJ × 10000000000000 = 350000000000000 erg - A value of 50 MJ is 500000000000000 erg.
50 MJ × 10000000000000 = 500000000000000 erg
Megajoule to Erg conversion table
| Megajoules (MJ) | Ergs (erg) |
|---|---|
| 1 MJ | 10000000000000 erg |
| 3.6 MJ | 36000000000000 erg |
| 10 MJ | 100000000000000 erg |
| 35 MJ | 350000000000000 erg |
| 38 MJ | 380000000000000 erg |
| 45 MJ | 450000000000000 erg |
| 50 MJ | 500000000000000 erg |
| 100 MJ | 1 × 10¹⁵ erg |
| 1000 MJ | 1 × 10¹⁶ erg |
Where it's used
Megajoules are used for fuel heating values (natural gas ≈ 38 MJ/m³, diesel ≈ 45 MJ/kg), while ergs appear in astrophysics (luminosities in erg/s). Both measure energy, work and heat, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Megajoule to other energy units
| Conversion | 1 MJ equals |
|---|---|
| megajoule to joule | 1000000 J |
| megajoule to kilojoule | 1000 kJ |
| megajoule to calorie | 239005.7361 cal |
| megajoule to kilocalorie | 239.0057361 kcal |
| megajoule to watt-hour | 277.7777778 Wh |
| megajoule to kilowatt-hour | 0.2777777778 kWh |
| megajoule to BTU | 947.8171203 BTU |
| megajoule to therm | 0.00948043428 thm |
| megajoule to electronvolt | 6.241509074 × 10²⁴ eV |
| megajoule to foot-pound | 737562.1493 ft·lbf |
| megajoule to erg | 10000000000000 erg |
Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in 1 megajoule?
1 MJ = 10000000000000 erg.
How do I convert megajoules to ergs?
Multiply the value in MJ by 10000000000000. For example, 15 MJ × 10000000000000 = 150000000000000 erg.
Is the MJ to erg conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 MJ is exactly 10000000000000 erg.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "erg (erg)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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