Convert Electronvolts to Ergs
1 electronvolt (eV) equals 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² ergs (erg).
1 eV = 1.602176634e-12 erg
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How to Convert Electronvolt to Erg
- 1 eV = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg
- 1 erg = 624150907400 eV
- Example: convert 15 eV to erg: 15 eV = 15 × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg = 2.403264951 × 10⁻¹¹ erg
Formula
erg = eV × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹²
or erg = eV ÷ 624150907446.1
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 eV = e × 1 V = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J (exact since 2019)
- 1 erg = 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁷ J
- 1 eV = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J ÷ 1 × 10⁻⁷ J per erg = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Electronvolt definition: electronvolt; Erg definition: erg.
Worked examples
- A reading of 1.5 eV converts to 2.403264951 × 10⁻¹² erg.
1.5 eV × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² = 2.403264951 × 10⁻¹² erg - A value of 13.6 eV is 2.178960222 × 10⁻¹¹ erg.
13.6 eV × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² = 2.178960222 × 10⁻¹¹ erg
Electronvolt to Erg conversion table
| Electronvolts (eV) | Ergs (erg) |
|---|---|
| 0.025 eV | 4.005441585 × 10⁻¹⁴ erg |
| 1 eV | 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg |
| 1.12 eV | 1.79443783 × 10⁻¹² erg |
| 1.5 eV | 2.403264951 × 10⁻¹² erg |
| 2 eV | 3.204353268 × 10⁻¹² erg |
| 3 eV | 4.806529902 × 10⁻¹² erg |
| 10 eV | 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹¹ erg |
| 13.6 eV | 2.178960222 × 10⁻¹¹ erg |
| 100 eV | 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁰ erg |
| 1000 eV | 1.602176634 × 10⁻⁹ erg |
| 1000000 eV | 0.000001602176634 erg |
Where it's used
Electronvolts are used for atomic and particle physics, while ergs appear in astrophysics (luminosities in erg/s). Both measure energy, work and heat, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Electronvolt to other energy units
| Conversion | 1 eV equals |
|---|---|
| electronvolt to joule | 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J |
| electronvolt to kilojoule | 1.602176634 × 10⁻²² kJ |
| electronvolt to megajoule | 1.602176634 × 10⁻²⁵ MJ |
| electronvolt to calorie | 3.829294058 × 10⁻²⁰ cal |
| electronvolt to kilocalorie | 3.829294058 × 10⁻²³ kcal |
| electronvolt to watt-hour | 4.45049065 × 10⁻²³ Wh |
| electronvolt to kilowatt-hour | 4.45049065 × 10⁻²⁶ kWh |
| electronvolt to BTU | 1.518570443 × 10⁻²² BTU |
| electronvolt to therm | 1.518933028 × 10⁻²⁷ thm |
| electronvolt to foot-pound | 1.181704842 × 10⁻¹⁹ ft·lbf |
| electronvolt to erg | 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg |
Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in 1 electronvolt?
1 eV = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg.
How do I convert electronvolts to ergs?
Multiply the value in eV by 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹², or divide it by 624150907400. For example, 15 eV × 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² = 2.403264951 × 10⁻¹¹ erg.
Is the eV to erg conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 eV is exactly 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹² erg.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8 and the fixed elementary charge e.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "erg (erg)".
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