Decijoule is 0.1 joule units.
Decijoules to Microjoules Converter — dJ to uJ
Convert Decijoule (dJ) to Microjoule (uJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 decijoule = 100,000 microjoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decijoules to Microjoules converter
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Microjoule is 0.000001 joule units.
Result = input x 0.1 / 1e-6.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Decijoules to Microjoules
Decijoule and Microjoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Decijoule is 0.1 joule units, and microjoule is 0.000001 joule units.
Formula
microjoules = decijoules × 100000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decijoule equals 0.1 base units, and 1 microjoule equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decijoule-to-microjoule factor of 100000.
Simple example
1 dJ × 100000 = 100,000 uJ
1 decijoule = 100,000 microjoules.
Real-world example
100 dJ × 100000 = 10,000,000 uJ
100 decijoules = 10,000,000 microjoules.
Conversion table
| Decijoule (dJ) | Microjoule (uJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 dJ | 100,000 uJ |
| 10 dJ | 1,000,000 uJ |
| 100 dJ | 10,000,000 uJ |
| 500 dJ | 50,000,000 uJ |
| 1,000 dJ | 100,000,000 uJ |
| 2,000 dJ | 200,000,000 uJ |
Reverse conversion: Microjoule to Decijoule
1 uJ × 0.00001 = 0.00001 dJ
1 microjoule = 0.00001 decijoules.
decijoules = microjoules × 0.00001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microjoule to Decijoule.
Understanding the Decijoule (dJ)
Decijoule is 0.1 joule units.
Understanding the Microjoule (uJ)
Microjoule is 0.000001 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microjoules are in 1 decijoule?
1 decijoule equals 100,000 microjoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decijoule to microjoule?
Multiply the decijoule value by 100000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microjoule back to decijoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microjoule equals 0.00001 decijoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decijoule?
Decijoule (dJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a microjoule?
Microjoule (uJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the decijoule to microjoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both decijoule and microjoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.