Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
Petajoules to Decajoules Converter — PJ to daJ
Convert Petajoule (PJ) to Decajoule (daJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 petajoule = 1e+14 decajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Petajoules to Decajoules converter
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Decajoule is 10 joule units.
Result = input x 1e+15 / 10.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Petajoules to Decajoules
Petajoule and Decajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units, and decajoule is 10 joule units.
Formula
decajoules = petajoules × 1e+14
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 petajoule equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 decajoule equals 10 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct petajoule-to-decajoule factor of 1e+14.
Simple example
1 PJ × 1e+14 = 1e+14 daJ
1 petajoule = 1e+14 decajoules.
Real-world example
100 PJ × 1e+14 = 1e+16 daJ
100 petajoules = 1e+16 decajoules.
Conversion table
| Petajoule (PJ) | Decajoule (daJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 PJ | 1e+14 daJ |
| 10 PJ | 1e+15 daJ |
| 100 PJ | 1e+16 daJ |
| 500 PJ | 5e+16 daJ |
| 1,000 PJ | 1e+17 daJ |
| 2,000 PJ | 2e+17 daJ |
Reverse conversion: Decajoule to Petajoule
1e+14 daJ × 1e-14 = 1 PJ
1e+14 decajoules = 1 petajoule.
petajoules = decajoules × 1e-14
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decajoule to Petajoule.
Understanding the Petajoule (PJ)
Petajoule is 1000000000000000 joule units.
Understanding the Decajoule (daJ)
Decajoule is 10 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decajoules are in 1 petajoule?
1 petajoule equals 1e+14 decajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert petajoule to decajoule?
Multiply the petajoule value by 1e+14. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decajoule back to petajoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decajoule equals 1e-14 petajoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a petajoule?
Petajoule (PJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a decajoule?
Decajoule (daJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the petajoule to decajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both petajoule and decajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+14 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.