2.2.9

Diagnostic Misconceptions - Converting eV & Joules

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Converting Between eV and Joules

1 joule is a much, much bigger unit of energy than 1 eV. So the measurement written in joules is going to be much smaller than the measurement in electron volts.

From eV to J

  • To convert from eV to J, multiply by 1.6 x 10-19.

From J to eV

  • To convert from J to eV, divide by 1.6 x 10-19.

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