Joules to Electronvolts

    Convert joules to electronvolts for particle physics, atomic physics, photons, semiconductors, and quantum energy values.

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    To
    1 J = 6.2415e+18 eV1 eV = 1.6022e-19 J
    1 J in other units
    kJ
    0.001
    cal
    0.239006
    kcal
    0.000239
    Wh
    0.000278
    kWh
    2.7778e-7
    BTU
    0.000948

    How to convert J to eV

    To convert a value from joules (J) to electronvolts (eV), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.

    x is the source value in J; y is the result in eV.

    Conversion factor
    Direct factor: 6.2415e+18 eV for 1 J. Reverse factor: 1.6022e-19 J for 1 eV.

    Popular conversions

    Quick answers for common J to eV values are available from the related conversion pages.

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    Common conversion table

    Quick reference table for common J to eV values:

    JeV
    16.2415e+18
    53.1208e+19
    106.2415e+19
    503.1208e+20
    1006.2415e+20
    1,0006.2415e+21

    About joules

    Joule (J) — The joule is the SI derived unit of energy. One joule is one watt-second.

    Common uses: Joules are used in physics, chemistry, engineering, mechanics, heat energy, and SI energy specifications.

    About electronvolts

    Electronvolt (eV) — One electronvolt is exactly 1.602176634 x 10^-19 joules, based on the exact elementary charge.

    Common uses: Electronvolts are used in particle physics, atomic physics, photon energy, semiconductor band gaps, and quantum-scale energy values.

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