Kilojoules
A kilojoule (kJ) is equivalent to one thousand joules (J). It is the energy required when a force of one thousand newtons is applied over a distance of one meter, or one newton applied over a kilometer. In reality, a joule is roughly the energy required to lift a small apple one meter against Earth's gravity.
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.