Decajoule is 10 joule units.
Decajoules to Terajoules Converter — daJ to TJ
Convert Decajoule (daJ) to Terajoule (TJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 decajoule = 1e-11 terajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decajoules to Terajoules converter
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Terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units.
Result = input x 10 / 1e+12.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Decajoules to Terajoules
Decajoule and Terajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Decajoule is 10 joule units, and terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units.
Formula
terajoules = decajoules × 1e-11
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decajoule equals 10 base units, and 1 terajoule equals 1e+12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decajoule-to-terajoule factor of 1e-11.
Simple example
1 daJ × 1e-11 = 1e-11 TJ
1 decajoule = 1e-11 terajoules.
Real-world example
100 daJ × 1e-11 = 1e-9 TJ
100 decajoules = 1e-9 terajoules.
Conversion table
| Decajoule (daJ) | Terajoule (TJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 daJ | 1e-11 TJ |
| 10 daJ | 1e-10 TJ |
| 100 daJ | 1e-9 TJ |
| 500 daJ | 5e-9 TJ |
| 1,000 daJ | 1e-8 TJ |
| 2,000 daJ | 2e-8 TJ |
Reverse conversion: Terajoule to Decajoule
1e-11 TJ × 100000000000 = 1 daJ
1e-11 terajoules = 1 decajoule.
decajoules = terajoules × 100000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Terajoule to Decajoule.
Understanding the Decajoule (daJ)
Decajoule is 10 joule units.
Understanding the Terajoule (TJ)
Terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many terajoules are in 1 decajoule?
1 decajoule equals 1e-11 terajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decajoule to terajoule?
Multiply the decajoule value by 1e-11. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert terajoule back to decajoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 terajoule equals 100,000,000,000 decajoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decajoule?
Decajoule (daJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a terajoule?
Terajoule (TJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the decajoule to terajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both decajoule and terajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-11 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.