Convert Megaelectronvolt to Kilocalorie

Convert megaelectronvolts to kilocalories by entering a value below.

1 MeV (megaelectronvolts) = 3.8292940583e-17 kcal (kilocalories)

How to Convert Megaelectronvolts to Kilocalories

The megaelectronvolt and kilocalorie are both units of energy. By definition, 1 kilocalorie equals exactly 2.6114473968e16 megaelectronvolts. This means to convert megaelectronvolts to kilocalories, you divide by 2.6114473968e16.

Formula

kilocalories = megaelectronvolts ÷ 2.6114473968e16

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 MeV to kilocalories:

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Convert 5 MeV to kilocalories

We need to convert megaelectronvolts to kilocalories

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Apply the formula

Since 1 kcal = 2.6114473968e16 MeV, divide by 2.6114473968e16

5 ÷ 2.6114473968e16 = 1.9146470292e-16

Answer

5 MeV = 1.9146470292e-16 kcal

Megaelectronvolt to Kilocalorie Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common megaelectronvolt to kilocalorie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Megaelectronvolts (MeV) Kilocalories (kcal)
0.1 MeV 3.8292940583e-18 kcal
0.5 MeV 1.9146470292e-17 kcal
1 MeV 3.8292940583e-17 kcal
2 MeV 7.6585881166e-17 kcal
5 MeV 1.9146470292e-16 kcal
10 MeV 3.8292940583e-16 kcal
25 MeV 9.5732351458e-16 kcal
50 MeV 1.9146470292e-15 kcal
100 MeV 3.8292940583e-15 kcal

About These Units

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.

Kilocalorie (kcal)

A kilocalorie (kcal), often written as "Calorie" (capital C) on food labels, equals 1,000 small calories or 4,184 joules. Kilocalories measure food energy. Average adult needs 2,000-2,500 kcal daily. Walking one mile burns about 80-100 kcal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert megaelectronvolts to kilocalories?

To convert megaelectronvolts to kilocalories, divide the value by 2.6114473968e16. For example, 10 MeV = 3.8292940583e-16 kcal.

How many kilocalories are in 1 megaelectronvolt?

1 megaelectronvolt equals 3.8292940583e-17 kilocalories.

What is the formula for megaelectronvolts to kilocalories?

The formula is: kcal = MeV ÷ 2.6114473968e16.