Convert ergs to joules
Ergs to joules. Enter a value to convert, or use the ergs to joules chart further down the page.
1 erg equals 0.0000001 joules. Going the other way, 1 joule = 10,000,000 ergs.
How to convert ergs to joules
To convert ergs to joules, multiply the erg value by 0.0000001. You can also divide by 10000000 to get the same answer.
J = erg × 0.0000001
Worked example
Convert 15 erg to joules:
15 erg = 0.0000015 J
ergs to joules conversion chart
Use this ergs to joules table for quick reference without typing anything.
| ergs (erg) | joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 erg | 1e-9 J |
| 0.1 erg | 1e-8 J |
| 1 erg | 0.0000001 J |
| 2 erg | 0.0000002 J |
| 3 erg | 0.0000003 J |
| 5 erg | 0.0000005 J |
| 10 erg | 0.000001 J |
| 20 erg | 0.000002 J |
| 50 erg | 0.000005 J |
| 100 erg | 0.00001 J |
| 1,000 erg | 0.0001 J |
What is a erg?
The erg (erg) is a unit of energy equal to 0.0000001 joules.
What is a joule?
The joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton acting over one meter.
Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in an erg?
1 ergs equals 0.0000001 joules. Going the other way, 1 joules is 10,000,000 ergs.
How do you convert ergs to joules?
To convert ergs to joules, multiply the erg value by 0.0000001. You can also divide by 10000000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 ergs in joules?
10 ergs equals 0.000001 joules. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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