MeV to eV Converter

Enter MeV:

MeV (Mega electron Volt) and eV (electron Volt) are both units of energy used in the field of particle physics, with eV being the smaller unit and MeV representing a larger amount of energy. They are commonly used to measure the energy of particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons.

Relationship Between MeV and eV

1 MeV (Mega electron Volt) is equal to $10^6$ eV (electron Volts), or $1 \, \text{MeV} = 1 \times 10^6 \, \text{eV}$.

Conversion Formula:

To convert MeV to eV, the formula is:

$$\text{Electron Volts (eV)} = \text{Mega Electron Volts (MeV)} \times 10^6$$

Example Calculation:

If you have 3 MeV, you can convert it to eV as follows:

$$\text{eV} = 3 \, \text{MeV} \times 10^6 = 3,000,000 \, \text{eV}$$

Why This Conversion is Useful:

The conversion between MeV and eV is essential because, in high-energy physics, MeV is commonly used to express the energy of particles in experiments involving atomic or subatomic interactions. However, when dealing with smaller energy scales or more precise measurements, eV is often preferred. Thus, converting between these units is necessary to compare and analyze energy values in various contexts within the field of particle physics.