AccuUnit
Programmatic SEO Converter

Convert Electronvolt to Joule.

Input the value of electronvolts below to convert instantly to joules with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.

Energy Converter
eV
J
Value in Joules = Value in Electronvolts × 1.6022e-19 Multiply the value in electronvolts by the conversion factor 1.6022e-19.

Bookmarks

No bookmarks saved.

Recent Conversions

No conversion history yet.

How to Convert Electronvolts to Joules

To convert electronvolt to joule, we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.

electronvolt-to-joule-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in Joules = Value in Electronvolts × 1.6022e-19
# Worked Example (5 eV)
5 eV × 1.6022e-19 = 0.0000 J
What is a Electronvolt?

Electronvolt (eV)

Tiny energy unit standard in particle physics, kinetic energy gained by a single electron moving through a 1V potential.

What is a Joule?

Joule (J)

The base SI unit of energy, equal to work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.

Electronvolt to Joule Conversion Table

Electronvolt (eV) Joule (J)
1 eV 1.6022e-19 J
2 eV 3.2044e-19 J
3 eV 4.8065e-19 J
5 eV 8.0109e-19 J
10 eV 1.6022e-18 J
15 eV 2.4033e-18 J
20 eV 3.2044e-18 J
25 eV 4.0054e-18 J
50 eV 8.0109e-18 J
100 eV 1.6022e-17 J
250 eV 4.0054e-17 J
500 eV 8.0109e-17 J
1000 eV 1.6022e-16 J

Joule to Electronvolt Conversion Table

Joule (J) Electronvolt (eV)
1 J 6.2415e+18 eV
2 J 1.2483e+19 eV
3 J 1.8725e+19 eV
5 J 3.1208e+19 eV
10 J 6.2415e+19 eV
15 J 9.3623e+19 eV
20 J 1.2483e+20 eV
25 J 1.5604e+20 eV
50 J 3.1208e+20 eV
100 J 6.2415e+20 eV
250 J 1.5604e+21 eV
500 J 3.1208e+21 eV
1000 J 6.2415e+21 eV
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert electronvolts to joules?

Multiply the value in electronvolts by the conversion factor 1.602177e-19. For example, to convert 5 electronvolts to joules: 5 × 1.602177e-19 = 0.0000 J.

What is the conversion factor from electronvolt to joule?

The conversion factor is 1.602177e-19. One electronvolt is equal to 1.602177e-19 joules.

What is the reverse conversion from joule to electronvolt?

To convert joules back to electronvolts, multiply by 6.241509e+18 (or divide the value by 1.602177e-19). One joule is equal to 6.241509e+18 electronvolts.

How many Joules are in 1 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?

There are exactly 3,600,000 Joules (or 3.6 Megajoules) in 1 kWh.

What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?

A lowercase calorie (cal) is a small metric unit (4.184 J). A capitalized Calorie (Cal) is a food calorie, which is actually a kilocalorie (1,000 small calories or 4,184 J).

Related Energy Conversions

Calculator