Megaelectronvolt to calorie converter (mev to cal)

Conversion Formula

1 mev = 3.83e-14 cal

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Megaelectronvolt = 1.60e-13 joules
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mev = (1.60e-13 J) / (4.184 J/cal) = 3.83e-14 cal
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mev by 3.83e-14 to get the equivalent in cal

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mev to cal:

5 mev × 3.83e-14 = 1.91e-13 cal