What is an erg per second?

An erg per second (erg/s) is a CGS unit of power representing one erg of energy transferred each second, commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.

What does a gigajoule per second measure?

A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) measures very large power values equivalent to one gigawatt, often used to describe power output of large plants or engines.

Why convert from erg/second to gigajoule/second?

Converting from erg/s to GJ/s helps translate astrophysical or CGS power measurements into SI units for engineering applications involving large power scales.

How to Convert from Erg/second [erg/s] to Gigajoule/second [GJ/s]?

Learn how to convert power measurements from erg per second (erg/s), commonly used in astrophysics and CGS systems, to gigajoule per second (GJ/s), used for large-scale power in engineering and industry.

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Gigajoule/second [GJ/s] Conversion Table

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Gigajoule/second [GJ/s] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate power values from erg per second, a CGS unit used mainly in astrophysics, into gigajoule per second, an SI unit applied in large-scale power generation and engineering analyses.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in erg/second into the input field.
Select 'erg/second [erg/s]' as the input unit and 'gigajoule/second [GJ/s]' as the output unit.
Click on the convert button to see the equivalent power in gigajoule/second.

Key Features

Converts power values between erg/second and gigajoule/second units precisely.
Supports translation of astrophysical CGS measurements to large-scale industrial power units.
Browser-based and easy to use for scientific, engineering, and research applications.

Examples

Converting 10 erg/s results in 1 × 10⁻¹⁵ GJ/s.
Converting 1,000 erg/s corresponds to 1 × 10⁻¹³ GJ/s.

Common Use Cases

Translating astrophysical luminosities into SI power units for engineering comparison.
Analyzing electrical output capacities of large power plants in gigajoule/second units.
Characterizing thermal or mechanical power of large engines and industrial plants.

Tips & Best Practices

Use scientific notation to handle very small values when converting from erg/s to GJ/s.
Confirm unit selection carefully to ensure accurate power translation.
Apply this conversion when integrating CGS-based data with SI-based engineering measurements.

Limitations

Erg/second is rarely applied outside specialized CGS contexts.
Conversion typically results in extremely small numerical values requiring careful handling.
Gigajoule/second is suited for very large power values and may be impractical for standard astronomical measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an erg per second?: An erg per second (erg/s) is a CGS unit of power representing one erg of energy transferred each second, commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.
What does a gigajoule per second measure?: A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) measures very large power values equivalent to one gigawatt, often used to describe power output of large plants or engines.
Why convert from erg/second to gigajoule/second?: Converting from erg/s to GJ/s helps translate astrophysical or CGS power measurements into SI units for engineering applications involving large power scales.

Key Terminology

Erg/second [erg/s]: A power unit from the CGS system equal to one erg of energy per second, used primarily in astrophysics.
Gigajoule/second [GJ/s]: An SI power unit representing one billion joules per second, commonly employed for large-scale power measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is typically used for large-scale power output?

erg/second

gigajoule/second

centimeter-gram-second

What is the main context for using erg/second?

Astrophysics research

Power generation industry

Large engine engineering

What is a common challenge when converting erg/s to GJ/s?

Handling very small numbers

Lack of unit definitions

Wide use outside science

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