Convert ergs to joules

1 erg = 0.0000001 J — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.

0.000 000 1J
✓ Exact 1 erg = 0.000 000 1 J
Exact decimal: 0.0000001
As a fraction: 1/10000000
1 erg = 0.0000001 J

How to convert ergs to joules

Multiply the number of ergs by 0.0000001 to get joules.

The exact factor is 0.0000001 — as a fraction, 1/10000000.

Erg to Joule conversion table

Ergs (erg) Joules (J)
1 erg 0.000 000 1
2 erg 0.000 000 2
3 erg 0.000 000 3
5 erg 0.000 000 5
10 erg 0.000 001
20 erg 0.000 002
25 erg 0.000 002 5
50 erg 0.000 005
100 erg 0.000 01
250 erg 0.000 025
500 erg 0.000 05
1000 erg 0.0001

Joule to Erg conversion table

Joules (J) Ergs (erg)
1 J 10 000 000
2 J 20 000 000
3 J 30 000 000
5 J 50 000 000
10 J 100 000 000
20 J 200 000 000
25 J 250 000 000
50 J 500 000 000
100 J 1 000 000 000
250 J 2 500 000 000
500 J 5 000 000 000
1000 J 10 000 000 000

Frequently asked

How many joules are in a erg?

One erg equals 0.0000001 joules (erg → J). That figure is exact, not rounded.

How do you convert ergs to joules?

Multiply the number of ergs by 0.0000001 to get joules.

What is 1 J in ergs?

One joule is 10000000 ergs.

What is 10 erg in J?

10 erg = 0.000 001 J.

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