Kiloelectronvolt to nj converter (kev to nj)

Conversion Formula

1 kev = 1.60e-7 nj

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kiloelectronvolt = 1.60e-16 joules
   1 nj = 1.00e-9 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kev = (1.60e-16 J) / (1.00e-9 J/nj) = 1.60e-7 nj
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kev by 1.60e-7 to get the equivalent in nj

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kev to nj:

5 kev × 1.60e-7 = 8.01e-7 nj