Electron Volt To Joule (Ev To J) Converter

The Electron Volt To Joule (eV to J) Converter is a handy tool designed to help you easily convert energy measurements from electron volts (eV) to joules (J). This is useful in physics and chemistry when working with atomic and subatomic particles, where energy is often expressed in electron volts.

An electron volt (eV) is a unit of energy commonly used in atomic and particle physics. It is defined as the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt. Mathematically, 1 eV equals approximately 1.602 x 10^-19 joules.

A joule (J), on the other hand, is the standard SI unit of energy. It is defined as the amount of work done when a force of one newton moves an object one meter in the direction of the force. In simple terms, it is a measure of energy, work, or heat.

To convert electron volts to joules, you can use the formula:
Joules (J) = Electron Volts (eV) × 1.602 x 10^-19

This converter allows you to input a value in electron volts and instantly see the equivalent energy in joules, making calculations quick and straightforward for students, researchers, and professionals working with atomic-scale energies.