Terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units.
Terajoules to Quettajoules Converter — TJ to QJ
Convert Terajoule (TJ) to Quettajoule (QJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 terajoule = 1e-18 quettajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Terajoules to Quettajoules converter
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Quettajoule is 1e+30 joule units.
Result = input x 1e+12 / 1e+30.
Energy uses the joule as the base unit.
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About Converting Terajoules to Quettajoules
Terajoule and Quettajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units, and quettajoule is 1e+30 joule units.
Formula
quettajoules = terajoules × 1e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 terajoule equals 1e+12 base units, and 1 quettajoule equals 1e+30 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct terajoule-to-quettajoule factor of 1e-18.
Simple example
1 TJ × 1e-18 = 1e-18 QJ
1 terajoule = 1e-18 quettajoules.
Real-world example
100 TJ × 1e-18 = 1e-16 QJ
100 terajoules = 1e-16 quettajoules.
Conversion table
| Terajoule (TJ) | Quettajoule (QJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 TJ | 1e-18 QJ |
| 10 TJ | 1e-17 QJ |
| 100 TJ | 1e-16 QJ |
| 500 TJ | 5e-16 QJ |
| 1,000 TJ | 1e-15 QJ |
| 2,000 TJ | 2e-15 QJ |
Reverse conversion: Quettajoule to Terajoule
1e-18 QJ × 1e+18 = 1 TJ
1e-18 quettajoules = 1 terajoules.
terajoules = quettajoules × 1e+18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Quettajoule to Terajoule.
Understanding the Terajoule (TJ)
Terajoule is 1000000000000 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 terajoule?
1 terajoule equals 1e-18 quettajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert terajoule to quettajoule?
Multiply the terajoule value by 1e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert quettajoule back to terajoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 quettajoule equals 1e+18 terajoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a terajoule?
Terajoule (TJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a quettajoule?
Quettajoule (QJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the terajoule to quettajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both terajoule and quettajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-18 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.