Convert Electronvolts (eV) to Ergs
Enter a value below to convert Electronvolts (eV) to Ergs.
Conversion:
1 Electronvolts (eV) = 1.602176634e-12 Ergs
How to Convert Electronvolts (eV) to Ergs
1 ev = 1.602176634e-12 erg
1 erg = 624150907450 ev
Example: convert 15 Electronvolts (eV) to Ergs:
25 ev = 4.005441585e-11 erg
Electronvolts (eV) to Ergs Conversion Table
| Electronvolts (eV) | Ergs |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ev | 1.602176634e-14 erg |
| 0.1 ev | 1.6021766339999998e-13 erg |
| 1 ev | 1.602176634e-12 erg |
| 2 ev | 3.204353268e-12 erg |
| 3 ev | 4.806529902e-12 erg |
| 5 ev | 8.01088317e-12 erg |
| 10 ev | 1.602176634e-11 erg |
| 20 ev | 3.204353268e-11 erg |
| 50 ev | 8.01088317e-11 erg |
| 100 ev | 1.602176634e-10 erg |
| 1000 ev | 1.602176634e-9 erg |
Electronvolts (eV)
Definition
An electronvolt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained by a single electron when accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt. It equals approximately 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ joules.
History
The electronvolt emerged in the early 20th century with the development of particle physics and quantum mechanics. It provided a practical unit for describing atomic and subatomic energy scales.
Current use
Electronvolts are the standard unit in particle physics, nuclear physics, semiconductor physics, and quantum chemistry for expressing binding energies, photon energies, and particle masses.
Ergs
Definition
An erg is a CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy equal to 10⁻⁷ joules. It represents the work done by a force of one dyne over a distance of one centimeter.
History
The erg was the standard energy unit in the CGS system, widely used in physics before the SI system gained dominance. It was introduced in the mid-19th century alongside other CGS mechanical units.
Current use
Ergs are still used in astrophysics and some branches of physics, particularly for describing stellar energy output, supernova energies, and spectroscopic measurements in legacy literature.