Joules to Megaelectronvolts Calculator

Convert energy from Joules (J) to Megaelectronvolts (MeV) using the formula: 1 MeV = 1.602176634 × 10^-13 J

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

E(MeV) = E(J) × 6.241509 × 1012

Where:
E(MeV) = Energy in Megaelectronvolts
E(J) = Energy in Joules

Joules to Megaelectronvolts Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Joules to Megaelectronvolts Calculator and understand the energy conversion process

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the energy value in Joules (J) in the input field provided.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the value to Megaelectronvolts (MeV).
  3. The result will be displayed in the Megaelectronvolts field.
  4. Click "Reset" to clear all input fields and start over.

Understanding Joules and Megaelectronvolts

Joules (J) and Megaelectronvolts (MeV) are both units of energy, but they are used in different contexts:

  • Joules are the standard SI unit of energy, commonly used in physics and engineering for measuring the energy of mechanical work, heat, or electrical work.
  • Megaelectronvolts (MeV) are a unit of energy used in particle physics and nuclear physics, equal to one million electronvolts.

Conversion Formula

The conversion from Joules to Megaelectronvolts uses the following relationship:

1 MeV = 1.602176634 × 10-13 J

This means that to convert Joules to Megaelectronvolts, you multiply the energy value in Joules by approximately 6.241509 × 1012.

Example

If you have an energy value of 5 Joules, the conversion to Megaelectronvolts would be:

5 J × 6.241509 × 1012 = 31,207,545,000,000 MeV