Megaelectronvolt to nj converter (mev to nj)

Conversion Formula

1 mev = 1.60e-4 nj

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Megaelectronvolt = 1.60e-13 joules
   1 nj = 1.00e-9 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mev = (1.60e-13 J) / (1.00e-9 J/nj) = 1.60e-4 nj
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mev by 1.60e-4 to get the equivalent in nj

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mev to nj:

5 mev × 1.60e-4 = 8.01e-4 nj