Explore the precise world of energy conversion with our Calorie IT to Megaelectron-volt Converter. Developed by Newtum, this tool bridges the gap between chemistry and physics, sparking curiosity and providing essential conversions from cal to MeV.
A calorie (symbol: cal) is a unit of energy that is commonly used in nutrition. Historically, it was defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. Although not an SI unit, it remains in use due to its practical relevance in dietary energy consumption. One calorie is equivalent to 4.184 joules, and in nutrition, calories are often expressed as kilocalories (kcal), with one kilocalorie being equal to 1,000 calories.
Definition of Megaelectron-voltA Megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy used in the field of particle physics. It is equivalent to one million electron-volts, where one electron-volt (eV) is the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by a single electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt. In practical terms, a MeV is a minuscule amount of energy when compared to everyday scales, but it is significant when describing the energies of subatomic particles and nuclear reactions.
| Calorie IT (cal) | Megaelectron-volt (MeV) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal | 39.7 x 10 6 MeV |
| 5 cal | 198.4 x 10 6 MeV |
| 10 cal | 396.8 x 10 6 MeV |
| 20 cal | 793.6 x 10 6 MeV |
| 50 cal | 1984 x 10 6 MeV |
| 100 cal | 3968 x 10 6 MeV |
| 200 cal | 7936 x 10 6 MeV |
| 500 cal | 19840 x 10 6 MeV |
| 1000 cal | 39680 x 10 6 MeV |
| 2000 cal | 79360 x 10 6 MeV |
1 cal = 39.7 x 10
6
MeV
1 MeV = 2.52 x 10
-8
cal
Example 1:
Convert 5 cal to MeV:
5 cal = 5 x 39.7 x 10
6
MeV = 198.4 x 10
6
MeV
Example 2:
Convert 12 cal to MeV:
12 cal = 12 x 39.7 x 10
6
MeV = 476.4 x 10
6
MeV
The Calorie IT to Megaelectron-volt Converter is a tool that emerged from the need to bridge the gap between nutritional energy units and particle physics energy units. This conversion is pivotal for scientists and professionals who work in fields where both units are relevant. The converter simplifies the complex process of converting calories, a unit familiar in the context of food energy, to Megaelectron-volts, which are typically used in nuclear physics and astrophysics.
Unveiling the practicality of the Calorie IT to Megaelectron-volt Converter, this versatile tool has real-life applications that extend beyond academic curiosity.
Example 1: Converting 10 calories to Megaelectron-volts:
10 cal = 10 x 39.7 x 10 6 MeV = 397 x 10 6 MeV
Example 2: Converting 100 calories to Megaelectron-volts:
100 cal = 100 x 39.7 x 10 6 MeV = 3.97 x 10 9 MeV
