Electronvolt to Megajoule Converter

Convert Electronvolts (eV) to Megajoules (MJ)

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Understanding Electronvolt to Megajoule Conversion

What is an Electronvolt (eV)?

An electronvolt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to approximately 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ joules. It represents the energy gained by a single electron accelerating through a potential difference of one volt in a vacuum.

What is a Megajoule (MJ)?

A megajoule (MJ) is equal to one million (10⁶) joules. It's commonly used to measure larger amounts of energy, such as food energy content, electrical power consumption, and explosive force.

Conversion Formula

To convert from electronvolts to megajoules:

1 eV = 1.6022 × 10⁻²⁵ MJ

Common Applications

  • Particle physics experiments
  • Atomic and molecular energy levels
  • Nuclear physics calculations
  • Quantum mechanics research