Convert erg to nanojoule
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to nanojoule [nJ], or Convert nanojoule to erg.
1 erg = 100 nJ. To convert erg to nanojoule, multiply the value by 100; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nJ = 0.01 erg). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg = 100 nJ
- 1 nJ = 0.01 erg
- 10 erg = 1000 nJ
- 100 erg = 10000 nJ
How to Convert Erg to Nanojoule
1 erg = 100 nJ
Example: convert 15 erg to nJ:
15 erg = 15 × 100 nJ = 1500 nJ
Erg to Nanojoule Conversion Table
| erg | nanojoule |
|---|---|
| 1 erg | 100 nJ |
| 2 erg | 200 nJ |
| 3 erg | 300 nJ |
| 5 erg | 500 nJ |
| 10 erg | 1000 nJ |
| 20 erg | 2000 nJ |
| 50 erg | 5000 nJ |
| 100 erg | 10000 nJ |
| 500 erg | 50000 nJ |
| 1000 erg | 100000 nJ |
Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg in nanojoule?
1 erg (erg) = 100 nanojoule (nJ).
How do you convert erg to nanojoule?
Multiply the erg value by 100. For example, 25 erg × 100 = 2500 nJ.
What is 10 erg in nanojoule?
10 erg = 1000 nJ.
Which unit is larger, the erg or the nanojoule?
The erg is the larger unit: 1 erg = 100 nJ.