How to convert electronvolts to kilowatt-hours
To convert a measurement in electronvolts to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 4.450491e-26. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the joule.
For example, to convert 5 eV to kilowatt-hours: 5 × 4.450491e-26 = 2.225245e-25 kWh.
What is a electronvolt?
An electronvolt is the energy gained by one electron moving through a potential difference of one volt, equal to about 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ joules. The electronvolt became essential in atomic and particle physics, where joules are impractically large. Particle accelerator energies are expressed in mega-, giga-, and tera-electronvolts.
Common uses of electronvolts include: Atomic and particle physics; Semiconductor band-gap energies; Photon and X-ray energy; Chemistry ionization energies.
What is a kilowatt-hour?
A kilowatt-hour equals 1,000 watt-hours, or 3.6 million joules, and is the standard unit for billing electrical energy. The kilowatt-hour became the universal unit of electricity metering because it conveniently expresses household consumption. Running a 1,000-watt appliance for one hour uses exactly one kWh.
Common uses of kilowatt-hours include: Household electricity billing; Electric vehicle battery capacity; Home solar and battery systems; Energy audits and efficiency ratings.
Electronvolts to kilowatt-hours worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 eV = 4.450491e-26 kWh 5 eV = 2.225245e-25 kWh 10 eV = 4.450491e-25 kWh 50 eV = 2.225245e-24 kWh 100 eV = 4.450491e-24 kWh
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in one electronvolt?
One electronvolt (eV) equals 4.450491e-26 kilowatt-hours (kWh). Multiply any value in electronvolts by 4.450491e-26 to convert to kilowatt-hours.
How do I convert electronvolts to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the value in electronvolts by 4.450491e-26. For example, 5 eV × 4.450491e-26 = 2.225245e-25 kWh.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to electronvolts?
Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 2.246943e+25, or divide by 4.450491e-26. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the electronvolt to kilowatt-hour conversion exact?
The thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 J and the BTU as 1055.056 J. Conversions between SI energy units are exact.
What is the formula for electronvolts to kilowatt-hours?
The formula is: kWh = eV × 4.450491e-26. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the joule.