Electron Volts to Joules Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the electron volts to joules converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Use the Electron Volts to Joules Converter

Formulas Used

Joules

joules = ev * 1.602176634e-19

Kiloelectron Volts

kev = ev / 1000

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
evElectron Volts(eV)1

How It Works

How to Convert Electron Volts to Joules

Formula

Joules = eV × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹

One electron volt is the energy gained by a single electron when accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt. It is an extremely small unit of energy used in atomic and particle physics.

Worked Example

Convert 1 eV to joules.

ev = 1
  1. 01J = 1 × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹
  2. 02J = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J

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