Ergs to Kilojoules - Convert erg to kj
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Ergs (erg) Conversion
Erg is a unit of energy or work in the CGS metric system (but not in the SI system). It is defined as the quantity of work done by a force of one dyne applied on a distance of one centimeter and equals 0.1 microjoules. The name of the unit originates from the Greek word ergon which means work.
Kilojoules (kj) Conversion
A kilojoule is a unit of energy, equal to one thousand joules. In most countries, food labels show the energy content of the food kilojoules and the energy consumed with food is expressed with kilojoules.
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