Convert erg/second to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1e-07 J/s. To convert erg/second to joule/second, multiply the value by 1e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 10000000 erg/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg/s = 1e-07 J/s
- 1 J/s = 10000000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1e-06 J/s
- 100 erg/s = 1e-05 J/s
How to Convert Erg/second to Joule/second
1 erg/s = 1e-07 J/s
Example: convert 15 erg/s to J/s:
15 erg/s = 15 × 1e-07 J/s = 1.5e-06 J/s
Erg/second to Joule/second Conversion Table
| erg/second | joule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1e-07 J/s |
| 2 erg/s | 2e-07 J/s |
| 3 erg/s | 3e-07 J/s |
| 5 erg/s | 5e-07 J/s |
| 10 erg/s | 1e-06 J/s |
| 20 erg/s | 2e-06 J/s |
| 50 erg/s | 5e-06 J/s |
| 100 erg/s | 1e-05 J/s |
| 500 erg/s | 5e-05 J/s |
| 1000 erg/s | 0.0001 J/s |
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in joule/second?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1e-07 joule/second (J/s).
How do you convert erg/second to joule/second?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1e-07. For example, 25 erg/s × 1e-07 = 2.5e-06 J/s.
What is 10 erg/second in joule/second?
10 erg/s = 1e-06 J/s.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the joule/second?
The joule/second is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1e-07 J/s.