Electron-volts to joules conversion
Convert electron-volts (eV) to joules (J). Exact CODATA: 1 eV = 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ J. Free online tool — no sign-up. Runs locally in your browser.
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Formulas
Core equations used by this converter.
How to use
Choose eV → J or J → eV
Use the tabs to switch direction. Forward mode needs electronvolts; reverse uses the opposite unit.
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Example conversions
Common values with formula and result.
1 eV to joules
1 eV to joules
1000 eV (= 1 keV) to joules
1000 eV (= 1 keV) to joules
1×10¹⁹ eV to joules
1×10¹⁹ eV to joules
Reverse: 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ J → eV
Reverse: 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ J → eV
Electron-volts to joules conversion specification
Version 1.1.0 · Engine tested
- Engine tested 4 published cases
- Named expert review Not performed
- Calculation version 1.1.0
- Definition
- Electronvolts (eV) converts to J using a fixed linear factor. Convert electron-volts (eV) to joules (J). Exact CODATA: 1 eV = 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ J. Formula and chart.
- What it calculates
- Value between eV and J. Switch direction with the converter tabs.
- Inputs
- Electronvolts (eV) or reverse unit (J)
- Outputs
- Converted value in J or eV
- Formula
J = eV × 0 · 1 eV = 0 J- Electron-volts to joules conversion table
eV Joules (J) 1 eV 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ J 10 eV 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁸ J 100 eV 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁷ J 1 keV 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁶ J 1 MeV 1.602176634×10⁻¹³ J 1 GeV 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁰ J - Assumptions
- Conversion runs locally in the browser; values are not uploaded.
- Uses the standard factor/definition for these units.
- Units
- eV → J
- J → eV
- Boundary conditions
- Empty or non-numeric input yields no valid result.
- Non-negative values are expected for physical quantities.
- Example
- 1 eV → 0 J
- Validation cases
- 1 eV → 0 J
- 10 eV → 0 J
- 50 eV → 0 J
- 100 eV → 0 J
- Sources
- SI / international unit definitions where applicable
- CalculatorX conversion factors (local runtime)
- Calculation version
- 1.1.0
Background
Interpretation and common distinctions.
Use the converter tabs to switch direction when available. Results for Electron-volts to joules conversion update locally in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions
Key distinctions behind the conversion.
How do you convert using Electron-volts to joules conversion?
Use 1 eV = 1.602176634e-19 J. Example: 1 eV to joules → 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ J.
Can I switch direction?
Use the converter tabs when available, or open the related reverse tool from Related.
Does this run online or locally?
Calculation runs locally in your browser. Values are not uploaded.
How precise are the results?
Results follow the formulas on this page. Round to the precision your use case needs.