Attojoule is 1e-18 joule units.
Attojoules to Nanojoules Converter — aJ to nJ
Convert Attojoule (aJ) to Nanojoule (nJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 attojoule = 1e-9 nanojoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Attojoules to Nanojoules converter
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Nanojoule is 1e-9 joule units.
Result = input x 1e-18 / 1e-9.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Attojoules to Nanojoules
Attojoule and Nanojoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Attojoule is 1e-18 joule units, and nanojoule is 1e-9 joule units.
Formula
nanojoules = attojoules × 1e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 attojoule equals 1e-18 base units, and 1 nanojoule equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct attojoule-to-nanojoule factor of 1e-9.
Simple example
1 aJ × 1e-9 = 1e-9 nJ
1 attojoule = 1e-9 nanojoules.
Real-world example
100 aJ × 1e-9 = 1e-7 nJ
100 attojoules = 1e-7 nanojoules.
Conversion table
| Attojoule (aJ) | Nanojoule (nJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 aJ | 1e-9 nJ |
| 10 aJ | 1e-8 nJ |
| 100 aJ | 1e-7 nJ |
| 500 aJ | 5e-7 nJ |
| 1,000 aJ | 0.000001 nJ |
| 2,000 aJ | 0.000002 nJ |
Reverse conversion: Nanojoule to Attojoule
1e-9 nJ × 1000000000 = 1 aJ
1e-9 nanojoules = 1 attojoule.
attojoules = nanojoules × 1000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanojoule to Attojoule.
Understanding the Attojoule (aJ)
Attojoule is 1e-18 joule units.
Understanding the Nanojoule (nJ)
Nanojoule is 1e-9 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanojoules are in 1 attojoule?
1 attojoule equals 1e-9 nanojoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert attojoule to nanojoule?
Multiply the attojoule value by 1e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanojoule back to attojoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanojoule equals 1,000,000,000 attojoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a attojoule?
Attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a nanojoule?
Nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the attojoule to nanojoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both attojoule and nanojoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.