An erg is a CGS energy unit.
Ergs to Microjoules Converter — erg to uJ
Convert Erg (erg) to Microjoule (uJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 erg = 0.1 microjoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Ergs to Microjoules converter
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Context values
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Microjoule is 0.000001 joule units.
Result = input x 1e-7 / 1e-6.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Ergs to Microjoules
Erg and Microjoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: An erg is a CGS energy unit, and microjoule is 0.000001 joule units.
Formula
microjoules = ergs × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 erg equals 1e-7 base units, and 1 microjoule equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct erg-to-microjoule factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 erg × 0.1 = 0.1 uJ
1 erg = 0.1 microjoules.
Real-world example
100 erg × 0.1 = 10 uJ
100 ergs = 10 microjoules.
Conversion table
| Erg (erg) | Microjoule (uJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg | 0.1 uJ |
| 10 erg | 1 uJ |
| 100 erg | 10 uJ |
| 500 erg | 50 uJ |
| 1,000 erg | 100 uJ |
| 2,000 erg | 200 uJ |
Reverse conversion: Microjoule to Erg
0.1 uJ × 10 = 1 erg
0.1 microjoules = 1 erg.
ergs = microjoules × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microjoule to Erg.
Understanding the Erg (erg)
An erg is a CGS energy unit.
Understanding the Microjoule (uJ)
Microjoule is 0.000001 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microjoules are in 1 erg?
1 erg equals 0.1 microjoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert erg to microjoule?
Multiply the erg value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microjoule back to erg?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microjoule equals 10 ergs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a erg?
Erg (erg) is a unit of energy.
What is a microjoule?
Microjoule (uJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the erg to microjoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both erg and microjoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.