Convert gigaton to j
Gigaton
The gigaton (Gt) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons (10¹² kilograms). It is commonly used in Earth sciences, climatology, and oceanography to quantify large-scale planetary processes — for example, the annual loss of ice from polar ice sheets is measured in gigatons. In discussions of global carbon budgets, atmospheric CO₂ concentrations and emission targets are frequently expressed in gigatons of carbon or CO₂.
Joule
The joule (/dʒaʊ,dʒuːljawl, jool; symbol: J) is a derived unit of energy in the International System of Units. It is equal to the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of the force's motion through a distance of one metre (1 newton metre or N⋅m). It is also the energy dissipated as heat when an electric current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second. It is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule (1818–1889).
Gigaton to Joule conversion table
| Gigaton | Joule |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.184E+18 |
| 2 | 8.368E+18 |
| 5 | 2.092E+19 |
| 10 | 4.184E+19 |
| 25 | 1.046E+20 |
| 50 | 2.092E+20 |
| 100 | 4.184E+20 |
| 500 | 2.092E+21 |
| 1000 | 4.184E+21 |