Joules to Ergs - Convert j to erg

Joules (j) Conversion

A joule is an SI unit of measurement for work or energy, which equals the work done by a force of one newton acting to move an object through a length of one meter in the direction of the object’s motion. In the terms of electric currents, a joule is the energy dispersed as heat in one second by a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm.

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.