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.

How does erg/second relate to megajoule/second?

1 erg/second equals 1×10⁻¹³ megajoule/second, meaning erg/s values convert to very small decimal numbers in MJ/s.

Why convert erg/second to megajoule/second?

This conversion helps express power measurements from astrophysical CGS units into large-scale SI units suitable for industrial and engineering contexts.

Convert Erg/second [erg/s] to Megajoule/second [MJ/s]

A simple online unit converter to change power measurements from erg per second to megajoule per second, useful in astrophysics and industrial power contexts.

Erg/second [erg/s]

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Megajoule/second [MJ/s] Conversion Table

Erg/second [erg/s]	Megajoule/second [MJ/s]

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Megajoule/second [MJ/s] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows users to transform power values from erg per second (erg/s), a CGS-unit commonly used in astrophysics, into megajoule per second (MJ/s), a large-scale SI unit frequently applied in electrical, mechanical, and thermal power industries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in erg per second you want to convert
Select erg/second as the starting unit
Choose megajoule/second as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in MJ/s
Review the result, which reflects the conversion by the factor 1e-13

Key Features

Converts power measurements from erg/second (erg/s) to megajoule/second (MJ/s)
Supports astrophysical and industrial power unit comparisons
Uses the precise conversion rate of 1 erg/s = 1×10⁻¹³ MJ/s
Browser-based tool with easy input and output
Helps interpret small-scale CGS power units in modern SI terms

Examples

5 erg/s converts to 5 × 1e-13 MJ/s = 5e-13 MJ/s
1,000,000 erg/s converts to 1,000,000 × 1e-13 MJ/s = 1e-7 MJ/s

Common Use Cases

Expressing luminosities and radiative power of stars and other astronomical bodies
Converting CGS-based theoretical power values from older scientific literature
Reporting power ratings of power plants and turbines in SI units
Describing thermal power rates in industrial boilers and heat exchangers
Comparing astrophysical power values with industrial-scale energy consumption

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection before conversion to avoid mistakes
Use this tool for compatibility between astrophysics CGS units and modern SI units
Double-check very small converted values for rounding effects
Apply conversion mainly for interpretation or reporting purposes
Keep in mind the scale difference when comparing erg/s with MJ/s

Limitations

Results are very small decimal numbers because erg/s is a much smaller power unit
Conversion mainly serves comparison rather than direct practical industrial use
Rounding errors can occur due to the scale difference
Erg/s is rarely used directly in large-scale power applications
Not intended for precision scientific calculations beyond unit conversion

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.
How does erg/second relate to megajoule/second?: 1 erg/second equals 1×10⁻¹³ megajoule/second, meaning erg/s values convert to very small decimal numbers in MJ/s.
Why convert erg/second to megajoule/second?: This conversion helps express power measurements from astrophysical CGS units into large-scale SI units suitable for industrial and engineering contexts.

Key Terminology

Erg/second (erg/s): A CGS unit of power equal to one erg of energy transferred per second, often used in astrophysical contexts.
Megajoule/second (MJ/s): An SI unit of power representing one million joules per second, equivalent to one megawatt.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred, produced, or consumed.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from erg/second to megajoule/second?

1e-13

1e-7

1e6

Which field commonly uses erg/second units?

Astrophysics

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Power Industry

Megajoule/second is equivalent to which common power unit?

Kilowatt

Megawatt

Gigawatt

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