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Attojoules to Nanojoules Converter

Enter the energy in attojoules below to convert it to nanojoules.

Convert Attojoules to Nanojoules

Enter a value in attojoules (aJ) to convert to nanojoules (nJ).

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5e-9nanojoules
5 aJ = 5e-9 nJ
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Attojoule to Nanojoule Conversion Table

Table showing various attojoule measurements converted to nanojoules. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

Attojoules (aJ)Nanojoules (nJ)
1 aJ1e-9 nJ
10 aJ0.00000001 nJ
100 aJ0.0000001 nJ
1,000 aJ0.000001 nJ
10,000 aJ0.00001 nJ
100,000 aJ0.0001 nJ
1,000,000 aJ0.001 nJ
5,000,000 aJ0.005 nJ
10,000,000 aJ0.01 nJ
25,400,000 aJ0.0254 nJ

How to Convert Attojoules to Nanojoules

To convert attojoules to nanojoules, multiply the energy by the following conversion ratio: 1e-9 nanojoules/attojoule.

Since one attojoule is equal to 1e-9 nanojoules, you can use this simple formula to convert:

nanojoules = attojoules × 1e-9

The energy in nanojoules is equal to the energy in attojoules multiplied by 1e-9.

For example, here's how to convert 5 attojoules to nanojoules using the formula above.

nanojoules = (5 aJ × 1e-9) = 5e-9 nJ

How Many Nanojoules Are in an Attojoule?

There are 1e-9 nanojoules in an attojoule, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 aJ = 1e-9 nJ|1 nJ = 1,000,000,000 aJ

Our attojoule to nanojoule calculator automatically converts your energy measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.

Attojoules and nanojoules are both units used to measure energy. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.

What Is an Attojoule?

An attojoule is a unit of energy equal to 1/999,999,999,999,999,900 of a joule (1e-18 J). 10⁻¹⁸ Joules. [1]

The attojoule is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of energy. Attojoules can be abbreviated as aJ; for example, 1 attojoule can be written as 1 aJ.

When working with attojoules (aJ) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.

In practice, attojoules (aJ) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale energy measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

What Is a Nanojoule?

A nanojoule is a unit of energy equal to 1/1,000,000,000 of a joule (1e-9 J). One-billionth of a Joule. [2]

The nanojoule is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of energy. Nanojoules can be abbreviated as nJ; for example, 1 nanojoule can be written as 1 nJ.

In the metric system, "nano" is the standard SI prefix for billionths, or 10⁻⁹. This makes the nanojoule (nJ) a convenient decimal multiple of the joule (J).

In practice, nanojoules (nJ) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale energy measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

When converting energy between attojoules (aJ) and nanojoules (nJ), keep full floating-point precision (1 aJ = 1e-9 nJ; 1 nJ = 1,000,000,000 aJ) during intermediate calculations and round only the final nanojoule figure to match your instrument tolerance.

More Attojoule & Nanojoule Conversions

Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our nanojoules to attojoules calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting nanojoules to attojoules, converting joules to calories, or converting calories to joules.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1.000000e-9 nanojoules (nJ) in 1 attojoule (aJ). Conversely, 1 nanojoule (nJ) is equal to 1.000000e+9 attojoules (aJ).

References

NIST · BIPM · ISO
  1. [1]
    NIST CODATA (CODATA Energy & Thermodynamic Constants)·Energy Metrology Standard — Attojoules (aJ) to Nanojoules (nJ)
    NIST CODATA Standard
  2. [2]
    NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Energy, Work & Heat))·Unit Specifications: Attojoule (aJ) & Nanojoule (nJ)
    NIST SP 811 Specification
  3. [3]
    BIPM (Derived SI Unit: Joule (J))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (aJ to nJ)
    BIPM Reference
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