Erg to terajoule converter (erg to tj)

Conversion Formula

1 erg = 1.00e-19 tj

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Erg = 1.00e-7 joules
   1 Terajoule = 1.00T joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 erg = (1.00e-7 J) / (1.00T J/tj) = 1.00e-19 tj
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in erg by 1.00e-19 to get the equivalent in tj

Example Conversion

Convert 5 erg to tj:

5 erg × 1.00e-19 = 5.00e-19 tj