Convert Electronvolt to Megaelectronvolt

Enter the number of electronvolts that you want to convert to megaelectronvolts.

1 eV (electronvolts) = 1e-6 MeV (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

megaelectronvolts = electronvolts ÷ 1000000

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 eV to megaelectronvolts:

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Convert 5 eV to megaelectronvolts

We need to convert electronvolts to megaelectronvolts

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Apply the formula

Since 1 MeV = 1000000 eV, divide by 1000000

5 ÷ 1000000 = 5e-6

Answer

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.