Convert Electronvolt to Gigajoule
Type the number of electronvolts that you wish to convert to gigajoules.
How to Convert Electronvolts to Gigajoules
The electronvolt and gigajoule are both units of energy. By definition, 1 gigajoule equals exactly 6.2415090745e27 electronvolts. This means to convert electronvolts to gigajoules, you divide by 6.2415090745e27.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 eV to gigajoules:
We need to convert electronvolts to gigajoules
Since 1 GJ = 6.2415090745e27 eV, divide by 6.2415090745e27
5 ÷ 6.2415090745e27 = 8.01088317e-28
5 eV = 8.01088317e-28 GJ
Electronvolt to Gigajoule Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common electronvolt to gigajoule conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Electronvolts (eV) | Gigajoules (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 eV | 1.602176634e-29 GJ |
| 0.5 eV | 8.01088317e-29 GJ |
| 1 eV | 1.602176634e-28 GJ |
| 2 eV | 3.204353268e-28 GJ |
| 5 eV | 8.01088317e-28 GJ |
| 10 eV | 1.602176634e-27 GJ |
| 25 eV | 4.005441585e-27 GJ |
| 50 eV | 8.01088317e-27 GJ |
| 100 eV | 1.602176634e-26 GJ |
About These Units
Electronvolt (eV)
An electronvolt (eV) is the energy gained by an electron accelerated through 1 volt potential difference, equal to 1.602×10⁻¹⁹ joules. Electronvolts measure atomic and molecular energies, photon energy (visible light: 1.6-3.3 eV), and particle physics. X-rays range from 100 eV to 100 keV.
Gigajoule (GJ)
A gigajoule (GJ) equals 1 billion joules or approximately 277.8 kilowatt-hours. Gigajoules measure natural gas billing, industrial energy use, and building energy consumption. One GJ equals about 26.8 cubic meters of natural gas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert electronvolts to gigajoules?
To convert electronvolts to gigajoules, divide the value by 6.2415090745e27. For example, 10 eV = 1.602176634e-27 GJ.
How many gigajoules are in 1 electronvolt?
1 electronvolt equals 1.602176634e-28 gigajoules.
What is the formula for electronvolts to gigajoules?
The formula is: GJ = eV ÷ 6.2415090745e27.