Ergs to Kilojoules

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erg
kj
1 erg = — kj

Quick reference

Ergs (erg)Kilojoules (kj)

Formula

Kilojoules = ergs ÷ 10000000000

Multiply the ergs value by 9.999999999999999e-11 to get kilojoules. To reverse — divide kilojoules by 9.999999999999999e-11 to get ergs.

About this conversion

The erg is a CGS unit of energy equal to 10⁻⁷ joules, used in physics and astronomy. Learn more →

The kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules, commonly used in food energy and thermodynamics. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference