The joule (J) is the SI derived unit of energy, equal to the work done when a force of one newton acts over one meter.
Joules to Picojoules
Convert Joule (J) to Picojoule (pJ) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert joules (J) to picojoules (pJ) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A picojoule (pJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-12 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI pico prefix.
pJ = J × 1000000000000
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Formula
pJ = J × 1000000000000
J = pJ × 1.000000000e-12
Conversion table
| 1 J | 1.000000e+12 pJ |
| 5 J | 5.000000e+12 pJ |
| 10 J | 1.000000e+13 pJ |
| 20 J | 2.000000e+13 pJ |
| 50 J | 5.000000e+13 pJ |
| 100 J | 1.000000e+14 pJ |
| 500 J | 5.000000e+14 pJ |
| 1000 J | 1.000000e+15 pJ |
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How the formula works
Both joule and picojoule measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in joules by 1000000000000 to get picojoules. To reverse the conversion, multiply a picojoule value by 1.000000000e-12 to get back to joules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Joule (J)?
The joule (J) is the SI derived unit of energy, equal to the work done when a force of one newton acts over one meter.
What is Picojoule (pJ)?
A picojoule (pJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-12 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI pico prefix.
How do I convert joules to picojoules?
Multiply the joule value by 1000000000000 to get the equivalent in picojoules. For example, 5 J × 1000000000000 = 5.000000e+12 pJ.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 1000000000000 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert picojoules back to joules?
Yes. Divide the picojoule value by 1000000000000, or multiply it by 1.000000000e-12, to get joules.
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About converting joules to picojoules
The joule (J) is the SI derived unit of energy, equal to the work done when a force of one newton acts over one meter. A picojoule (pJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-12 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI pico prefix.
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