Convert erg/second to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.0000e-13 MJ/s. To convert erg/second to megajoule/second, multiply the value by 1.0000e-13; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MJ/s = 1.0000e+13 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 = 1.0000e-13 MJ/s
- 1 MJ/s = 1.0000e+13 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1.0000e-12 MJ/s
- 100 erg/s = 1.0000e-11 MJ/s
How to Convert Erg/second to Megajoule/second
1 erg/s = 1e-13 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 erg/s to MJ/s:
15 erg/s = 15 × 1e-13 MJ/s = 1.5e-12 MJ/s
Erg/second to Megajoule/second Conversion Table
| erg/second | megajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1.0000e-13 MJ/s |
| 2 erg/s | 2.0000e-13 MJ/s |
| 3 erg/s | 3.0000e-13 MJ/s |
| 5 erg/s | 5.0000e-13 MJ/s |
| 10 erg/s | 1.0000e-12 MJ/s |
| 20 erg/s | 2.0000e-12 MJ/s |
| 50 erg/s | 5.0000e-12 MJ/s |
| 100 erg/s | 1.0000e-11 MJ/s |
| 500 erg/s | 5.0000e-11 MJ/s |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.0000e-10 MJ/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.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in megajoule/second?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.0000e-13 megajoule/second (MJ/s).
How do you convert erg/second to megajoule/second?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1.0000e-13. For example, 25 erg/s × 1.0000e-13 = 2.5000e-12 MJ/s.
What is 10 erg/second in megajoule/second?
10 erg/s = 1.0000e-12 MJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the megajoule/second?
The megajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.0000e-13 MJ/s.