Convert Electronvolt to Megaelectronvolt
Enter the number of electronvolts that you want to convert to megaelectronvolts.
How to Convert Electronvolts to Megaelectronvolts
The electronvolt and megaelectronvolt are both units of energy. By definition, 1 megaelectronvolt equals exactly 1000000 electronvolts. This means to convert electronvolts to megaelectronvolts, you divide by 1000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 eV to megaelectronvolts:
We need to convert electronvolts to megaelectronvolts
Since 1 MeV = 1000000 eV, divide by 1000000
5 ÷ 1000000 = 5e-6
5 eV = 5e-6 MeV
Electronvolt to Megaelectronvolt Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common electronvolt to megaelectronvolt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Electronvolts (eV) | Megaelectronvolts (MeV) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 eV | 1e-7 MeV |
| 0.5 eV | 5e-7 MeV |
| 1 eV | 1e-6 MeV |
| 2 eV | 2e-6 MeV |
| 5 eV | 5e-6 MeV |
| 10 eV | 1e-5 MeV |
| 25 eV | 2.5e-5 MeV |
| 50 eV | 5e-5 MeV |
| 100 eV | 1e-4 MeV |
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.
Megaelectronvolt (MeV)
A megaelectronvolt (MeV) equals 1 million electronvolts. MeV measures nuclear binding energies, particle accelerator energies, and gamma radiation. The electron rest mass energy is 0.511 MeV. Nuclear reactions release energies in the MeV range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert electronvolts to megaelectronvolts?
To convert electronvolts to megaelectronvolts, divide the value by 1000000. For example, 10 eV = 1e-5 MeV.
How many megaelectronvolts are in 1 electronvolt?
1 electronvolt equals 1e-6 megaelectronvolts.
What is the formula for electronvolts to megaelectronvolts?
The formula is: MeV = eV ÷ 1000000.