Femtojoule is 1e-15 joule units.
Femtojoules to Megajoules Converter — fJ to MJ
Convert Femtojoule (fJ) to Megajoule (MJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 femtojoule = 1e-21 megajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Femtojoules to Megajoules converter
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Megajoule is 1000000 joule units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 1e+6.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Femtojoules to Megajoules
Femtojoule and Megajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Femtojoule is 1e-15 joule units, and megajoule is 1000000 joule units.
Formula
megajoules = femtojoules × 1e-21
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 femtojoule equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 megajoule equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct femtojoule-to-megajoule factor of 1e-21.
Simple example
1 fJ × 1e-21 = 1e-21 MJ
1 femtojoule = 1e-21 megajoules.
Real-world example
100 fJ × 1e-21 = 1e-19 MJ
100 femtojoules = 1e-19 megajoules.
Conversion table
| Femtojoule (fJ) | Megajoule (MJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 fJ | 1e-21 MJ |
| 10 fJ | 1e-20 MJ |
| 100 fJ | 1e-19 MJ |
| 500 fJ | 5e-19 MJ |
| 1,000 fJ | 1e-18 MJ |
| 2,000 fJ | 2e-18 MJ |
Reverse conversion: Megajoule to Femtojoule
1e-21 MJ × 1e+21 = 1 fJ
1e-21 megajoules = 1 femtojoules.
femtojoules = megajoules × 1e+21
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megajoule to Femtojoule.
Understanding the Femtojoule (fJ)
Femtojoule is 1e-15 joule units.
Understanding the Megajoule (MJ)
Megajoule is 1000000 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megajoules are in 1 femtojoule?
1 femtojoule equals 1e-21 megajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert femtojoule to megajoule?
Multiply the femtojoule value by 1e-21. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megajoule back to femtojoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megajoule equals 1e+21 femtojoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a femtojoule?
Femtojoule (fJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a megajoule?
Megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the femtojoule to megajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both femtojoule and megajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-21 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.