Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Joule is the scientific unit for measuring energy.
About Joules
- Joules are the scientific unit for measuring energy.
- A number of Joules is written with a capital J.
Unit Comparisons
Converting to Joules
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Joules (J) are the SI Unit for energy.
About Joules
- Joules are shortened to an upper case J.
Converting to Joules
| Unit
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To convert
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Joules
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| 1 megajoule (1MJ)
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Convert to joules x106
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1x106J
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| 1 kilojoule (1kJ)
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Convert to joules x103
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1x103J
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| 1 Joule (1J)
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Convert to joules x1
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1J
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| 1 millijoule 1(mJ)
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Convert to joules x10-3
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1x10-3J
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| 1 microjoule 1(µJ)
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Convert to joules x10-6
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1x10-6J
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| 1 nanojoule 1(nJ)
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Convert to joules x10-9
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1x10-9J
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References
AQA
- Joules (J), page 266, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
- Joules (J), pages 214, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA
- Joules (J), pages 3, 124, GCSE Physics, Hodder, AQA
- Joules, pages 8, 10-13, 16, 20-21, 70-72, GCSE Physics; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
Edexcel
- Joules (J), page 34, GCSE Physics, Pearson Edexcel
- Joules, page 316, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel
OCR
- Joules (J), pages 26, 74, Gateway GCSE Physics, Oxford, OCR