eV to joules Converter
1 eV = 1.60218e-19 J. Enter a value. The result updates immediately.
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Accuracy and rounding
Use energy units for accumulated work or heat. Do not confuse kWh with kW, which is power rather than energy.
Energy units share a fixed joule reference. Food Calories are kilocalories; this calculator uses the thermochemical calorie at exactly 4.184 joules and the International Table BTU.
For billing, nutrition, or engineering, match the precision of the original joules data and keep the energy/power distinction explicit.
How to convert eV to joules
- Enter the value in eV.
- Select eV as the source unit.
- Select joules as the target unit.
- Read or copy the result.
eV to joules chart
| eV | joules |
|---|---|
| 1 eV | 1.60218e-19 J |
| 10 eV | 1.60218e-18 J |
| 100 eV | 1.60218e-17 J |
| 1,000 eV | 1.60218e-16 J |
| 1e+19 eV | 1.6022 J |
| 1e+20 eV | 16.0218 J |
Formula
J = eV x 1.602177e-19
Example: 1 eV = 1.60218e-19 J.
Source
Energy factors from NIST SI conversion tables, using the joule as the shared reference unit.
Common questions
How do I convert eV to joules?
Enter the eV value in the converter, or multiply by the factor shown in the formula. 1 eV = 1.60218e-19 J.
What should I watch out for?
Do not confuse energy with power: kWh is accumulated energy, while kW is a rate of energy transfer.
Where does this energy conversion come from?
Energy factors from NIST SI conversion tables, using the joule as the shared reference unit. ConverterBase uses stable definitions and fixed conversion factors, not live or rounded market data.