Convert gigajoule to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert gigajoule [GJ] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to gigajoule.
How to Convert Gigajoule to Gigaton
1 GJ = 2.39005736137667e-10 Gton
Example: convert 15 GJ to Gton:
15 GJ = 15 × 2.39005736137667e-10 Gton = 3.58508604206501e-09 Gton
Gigajoule to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.