Erg to kilojoule converter (erg to kj)

Conversion Formula

1 erg = 1.00e-10 kj

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Erg = 1.00e-7 joules
   1 Kilojoule = 1.00k joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 erg = (1.00e-7 J) / (1.00k J/kj) = 1.00e-10 kj
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in erg by 1.00e-10 to get the equivalent in kj

Example Conversion

Convert 5 erg to kj:

5 erg × 1.00e-10 = 5.00e-10 kj