Electronvolts to Kilocalories: 1 eV equals 3.82929e-23 kcal. To convert electronvolts to kilocalories, multiply by 3.82929e-23 (kcal = eV × 3.8293e-23). For example, 10 eV = 3.82929e-22 kcal.
How to Convert Electronvolts to Kilocalories
To convert from electronvolts to kilocalories, multiply the value by 3.82929e-23. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.
Conversion Formula
- Electronvolts to Kilocalories:
kcal = eV × 3.8293e-23 - Kilocalories to Electronvolts:
eV = kcal ÷ 3.8293e-23
Electronvolts to Kilocalories Conversion Chart
| Electronvolts (eV) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.82929e-24 |
| 0.25 | 9.57324e-24 |
| 0.5 | 1.91465e-23 |
| 1 | 3.82929e-23 |
| 2 | 7.65859e-23 |
| 3 | 1.14879e-22 |
| 5 | 1.91465e-22 |
| 10 | 3.82929e-22 |
| 20 | 7.65859e-22 |
| 25 | 9.57324e-22 |
| 50 | 1.91465e-21 |
| 100 | 3.82929e-21 |
| 250 | 9.57324e-21 |
| 1000 | 3.82929e-20 |
Understanding the Units
What is an Electronvolt?
An electronvolt equals approximately 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ joules — the kinetic energy gained by a single electron accelerated through a one-volt potential difference.
Common contexts: particle physics, atomic spectroscopy, semiconductor band gaps.
What is a Kilocalorie?
A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 small calories, or 4,184 joules. In nutrition, the food "Calorie" (capital C) refers to the kilocalorie.
Common contexts: nutrition (US), metabolism, food labeling.
Real-World Reference Points
| Item | Electronvolts (eV) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|---|
| Slice of bread | 2.089e+24 | 80 |
| Banana (medium) | 2.742e+24 | 105 |
| Daily intake (adult) | 5.223e+25 | 2000 |