GeV to eV Converter

Enter GeV:

GeV (Giga electron Volt) and eV (electron Volt) are both units of energy used in particle physics. They are commonly used to express the energy of subatomic particles, such as electrons and protons. The GeV is a much larger unit than the eV and is often used for high-energy physics, such as in particle accelerators or nuclear reactions.

Relationship Between GeV and eV

1 GeV (Giga electron Volt) is equal to $10^9$ eV (electron Volts), or $1 \, \text{GeV} = 1 \times 10^9 \, \text{eV}$.

Conversion Formula:

To convert GeV to eV, the formula is:

$$\text{Electron Volts (eV)} = \text{Giga Electron Volts (GeV)} \times 10^9$$

Example Calculation:

If you have 5 GeV, you can convert it to eV as follows:

$$\text{eV} = 5 \, \text{GeV} \times 10^9 = 5,000,000,000 \, \text{eV}$$

Why This Conversion is Useful:

In particle physics, the energies involved are often very large, and using GeV simplifies calculations. However, for more detailed studies or at the atomic level, energy is often measured in eV, making the conversion between GeV and eV essential for comparing different scales of energy in scientific experiments or research.