Gigajoule to ton of oil equivalent converter (gj to toe)

Conversion Formula

1 gj = 0.023885 toe

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Gigajoule = 1.00G joules
   1 Ton of Oil Equivalent = 41.87G joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 gj = (1.00G J) / (41.87G J/toe) = 0.023885 toe
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in gj by 0.023885 to get the equivalent in toe

Example Conversion

Convert 5 gj to toe:

5 gj × 0.023885 = 0.119423 toe