Ergs
An erg is a unit of energy defined as the work done by a force of one dyne exerted over a distance of one centimeter which is equivelent to 10-7 joules.
Joules
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy. It is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule. It is the amount of work done when a force of one newton moves an object by one meter in the direction of the force also known as a newton-meter.