Exajoule is 1000000000000000000 joule units.
Exajoules to Quettajoules Converter — EJ to QJ
Convert Exajoule (EJ) to Quettajoule (QJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 exajoule = 1e-12 quettajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Exajoules to Quettajoules converter
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Quettajoule is 1e+30 joule units.
Result = input x 1e+18 / 1e+30.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Exajoules to Quettajoules
Exajoule and Quettajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Exajoule is 1000000000000000000 joule units, and quettajoule is 1e+30 joule units.
Formula
quettajoules = exajoules × 1e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 exajoule equals 1e+18 base units, and 1 quettajoule equals 1e+30 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct exajoule-to-quettajoule factor of 1e-12.
Simple example
1 EJ × 1e-12 = 1e-12 QJ
1 exajoule = 1e-12 quettajoules.
Real-world example
100 EJ × 1e-12 = 1e-10 QJ
100 exajoules = 1e-10 quettajoules.
Conversion table
| Exajoule (EJ) | Quettajoule (QJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 EJ | 1e-12 QJ |
| 10 EJ | 1e-11 QJ |
| 100 EJ | 1e-10 QJ |
| 500 EJ | 5e-10 QJ |
| 1,000 EJ | 1e-9 QJ |
| 2,000 EJ | 2e-9 QJ |
Reverse conversion: Quettajoule to Exajoule
1e-12 QJ × 1e+12 = 1 EJ
1e-12 quettajoules = 1 exajoule.
exajoules = quettajoules × 1e+12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Quettajoule to Exajoule.
Understanding the Exajoule (EJ)
Exajoule is 1000000000000000000 joule units.
Understanding the Quettajoule (QJ)
Quettajoule is 1e+30 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many quettajoules are in 1 exajoule?
1 exajoule equals 1e-12 quettajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert exajoule to quettajoule?
Multiply the exajoule value by 1e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert quettajoule back to exajoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 quettajoule equals 1e+12 exajoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a exajoule?
Exajoule (EJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a quettajoule?
Quettajoule (QJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the exajoule to quettajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both exajoule and quettajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.