Kilojoule is 1000 joule units.
Kilojoules to Petajoules Converter — kJ to PJ
Convert Kilojoule (kJ) to Petajoule (PJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilojoule = 1e-12 petajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilojoules to Petajoules converter
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Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
Result = input x 1000 / 1e+15.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Kilojoules to Petajoules
Kilojoule and Petajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Kilojoule is 1000 joule units, and petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
Formula
petajoules = kilojoules × 1e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilojoule equals 1000 base units, and 1 petajoule equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilojoule-to-petajoule factor of 1e-12.
Simple example
1 kJ × 1e-12 = 1e-12 PJ
1 kilojoule = 1e-12 petajoules.
Real-world example
100 kJ × 1e-12 = 1e-10 PJ
100 kilojoules = 1e-10 petajoules.
Conversion table
| Kilojoule (kJ) | Petajoule (PJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 1e-12 PJ |
| 10 kJ | 1e-11 PJ |
| 100 kJ | 1e-10 PJ |
| 500 kJ | 5e-10 PJ |
| 1,000 kJ | 1e-9 PJ |
| 2,000 kJ | 2e-9 PJ |
Reverse conversion: Petajoule to Kilojoule
1e-12 PJ × 1e+12 = 1 kJ
1e-12 petajoules = 1 kilojoule.
kilojoules = petajoules × 1e+12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petajoule to Kilojoule.
Understanding the Kilojoule (kJ)
Kilojoule is 1000 joule units.
Understanding the Petajoule (PJ)
Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many petajoules are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kilojoule equals 1e-12 petajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilojoule to petajoule?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 1e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petajoule back to kilojoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petajoule equals 1e+12 kilojoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilojoule?
Kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a petajoule?
Petajoule (PJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the kilojoule to petajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilojoule and petajoule 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.