Convert nanojoule to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert nanojoule [nJ] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to nanojoule.
How to Convert Nanojoule to Kilojoule
1 nJ = 1e-12 kJ
Example: convert 15 nJ to kJ:
15 nJ = 15 × 1e-12 kJ = 1.5e-11 kJ
Nanojoule to Kilojoule Conversion Table
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Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.