Convert between Erg and other Energy units.

Understanding Erg as a Unit of Energy

An erg is a unit of energy commonly used in the field of physics. It is part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. One erg is defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne moves an object one centimeter in the direction of the force. This unit is relatively small compared to more commonly used units of energy, such as the joule. Specifically, one erg is equal to 10-7 joules. The erg is not widely used in everyday applications, but it is still relevant in scientific literature and certain specialized fields, such as astrophysics and electromagnetism. Despite its limited usage, understanding the erg helps in grasping fundamental concepts of energy and work within the CGS system. As science evolves, conversion between ergs and other energy units remains a critical aspect of research and practical applications.

Erg to Joule | Erg to Btu (IT) | Erg to Kilojoule | Erg to Calorie (IT) | Erg to Watt-hour | Erg to Watt-second |
Attojoule Convert from Erg to Attojoule
Btu (IT) Convert from Erg to Btu (IT)
Btu (th) Convert from Erg to Btu (th)
Calorie (IT) Convert from Erg to Calorie (IT)
Calorie (nutritional) Convert from Erg to Calorie (nutritional)
Calorie (th) Convert from Erg to Calorie (th)
Dyne centimeter Convert from Erg to Dyne centimeter
Electron-volt Convert from Erg to Electron-volt
Foot-pound Convert from Erg to Foot-pound
Fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US) Convert from Erg to Fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US)
Fuel oil equivalent @kiloliter Convert from Erg to Fuel oil equivalent @kiloliter
Gigajoule Convert from Erg to Gigajoule
Gigaton Convert from Erg to Gigaton
Gigawatt-hour Convert from Erg to Gigawatt-hour
Gram-force centimeter Convert from Erg to Gram-force centimeter
Gram-force meter Convert from Erg to Gram-force meter
Hartree energy Convert from Erg to Hartree energy
Horsepower hour Convert from Erg to Horsepower hour
Horsepower (metric) hour Convert from Erg to Horsepower (metric) hour
Inch-ounce Convert from Erg to Inch-ounce
Inch-pound Convert from Erg to Inch-pound
Joule Convert from Erg to Joule
Kilocalorie (IT) Convert from Erg to Kilocalorie (IT)
Kilocalorie (th) Convert from Erg to Kilocalorie (th)
Kiloelectron-volt Convert from Erg to Kiloelectron-volt
Kilogram-force centimeter Convert from Erg to Kilogram-force centimeter
Kilogram-force meter Convert from Erg to Kilogram-force meter
Kilojoule Convert from Erg to Kilojoule
Kilopond meter Convert from Erg to Kilopond meter
Kiloton Convert from Erg to Kiloton
Kilowatt-hour Convert from Erg to Kilowatt-hour
Kilowatt-second Convert from Erg to Kilowatt-second
Mega Btu (IT) Convert from Erg to Mega Btu (IT)
Megaelectron-volt Convert from Erg to Megaelectron-volt
Megajoule Convert from Erg to Megajoule
Megaton Convert from Erg to Megaton
Megawatt-hour Convert from Erg to Megawatt-hour
Microjoule Convert from Erg to Microjoule
Millijoule Convert from Erg to Millijoule
Nanojoule Convert from Erg to Nanojoule
Newton meter Convert from Erg to Newton meter
Ounce-force inch Convert from Erg to Ounce-force inch
Pound-force foot Convert from Erg to Pound-force foot
Pound-force inch Convert from Erg to Pound-force inch
Poundal foot Convert from Erg to Poundal foot
Rydberg constant Convert from Erg to Rydberg constant
Therm Convert from Erg to Therm
Therm (EC) Convert from Erg to Therm (EC)
Therm (US) Convert from Erg to Therm (US)
Ton-hour (refrigeration) Convert from Erg to Ton-hour (refrigeration)
Ton (explosives) Convert from Erg to Ton (explosives)
Watt-hour Convert from Erg to Watt-hour
Watt-second Convert from Erg to Watt-second