Convert Calorie to Kiloelectronvolt
Convert calories to kiloelectronvolts by entering a value below.
How to Convert Calories to Kiloelectronvolts
The calorie and kiloelectronvolt are both units of energy. By definition, 1 calorie equals exactly 2.6114473968e16 kiloelectronvolts. This means to convert calories to kiloelectronvolts, you multiply by 2.6114473968e16.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cal to kiloelectronvolts:
We need to convert calories to kiloelectronvolts
Since 1 cal = 2.6114473968e16 keV, multiply by 2.6114473968e16
5 × 2.6114473968e16 = 1.3057236984e17
5 cal = 1.3057236984e17 keV
Calorie to Kiloelectronvolt Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common calorie to kiloelectronvolt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Calories (cal) | Kiloelectronvolts (keV) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cal | 2.6114473968e15 keV |
| 0.5 cal | 1.3057236984e16 keV |
| 1 cal | 2.6114473968e16 keV |
| 2 cal | 5.2228947935e16 keV |
| 5 cal | 1.3057236984e17 keV |
| 10 cal | 2.6114473968e17 keV |
| 25 cal | 6.5286184919e17 keV |
| 50 cal | 1.3057236984e18 keV |
| 100 cal | 2.6114473968e18 keV |
About These Units
Calorie (cal)
A small calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to 4.184 joules. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics. Note: food "Calories" (with capital C) are actually kilocalories. One calorie equals 0.003968 BTU.
Kiloelectronvolt (keV)
A kiloelectronvolt (keV) equals 1,000 electronvolts. KeV measures X-ray energy (medical X-rays: 20-150 keV), electron microscope beam energy, and radiation dosimetry. Gamma rays from nuclear decay often have energies in keV to MeV range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert calories to kiloelectronvolts?
To convert calories to kiloelectronvolts, multiply the value by 2.6114473968e16. For example, 10 cal = 2.6114473968e17 keV.
How many kiloelectronvolts are in 1 calorie?
1 calorie equals 2.6114473968e16 kiloelectronvolts.
What is the formula for calories to kiloelectronvolts?
The formula is: keV = cal × 2.6114473968e16.