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Convert calories to electronvolts

1 cal=2.6114e19eV

Use the converter below to change any calories value into electronvolts instantly โ€” with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

2.6114e19

Conversion formula

Forward
electronvolts = calories ร— 2.6114e19
Reverse
calories = electronvolts ร— 3.8293e-20

Example: 10 cal ร— 2.6114e19 = 2.6114e20 eV.

About both units

From

Calorie

cal

The gram calorie (small calorie) equals 4.184 joules โ€” the energy to raise 1 g of water by 1 ยฐC. It is a scientific unit, distinct from the nutrition "Calorie" (kcal). Largely replaced by joules in modern science.

Real-world: Raising 1 g of water 1 ยฐC: 1 cal. A 100 kcal snack = 100,000 small calories.
Read full calorie reference โ†’
To

Electronvolt

eV

The electronvolt equals 1.602 ร— 10โปยนโน joules โ€” the energy gained by an electron accelerated through 1 volt. It is the natural energy unit of atomic, nuclear and particle physics. Chemical bonds are a few eV; LHC protons reach 7 TeV = 7 ร— 10ยนยฒ eV.

Real-world: Silicon band gap: 1.12 eV. Hydrogen ionization: 13.6 eV. LHC proton: 7 TeV. Photon wavelength 500 nm = 2.5 eV.
Read full electronvolt reference โ†’

Calorie to Electronvolt conversion table

Common calories to electronvolts values for quick reference.

Calorie (cal)Electronvolt (eV)
1 cal2.6114e19 eV
10 cal2.6114e20 eV
100 cal2.6114e21 eV
500 cal1.3057e22 eV
1,000 cal2.6114e22 eV
5,000 cal1.3057e23 eV
10,000 cal2.6114e23 eV
50,000 cal1.3057e24 eV
100,000 cal2.6114e24 eV
500,000 cal1.3057e25 eV

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

  • 1 cal = 4.184 J. 1 kcal = 4184 J.
  • Scientific "calorie" and nutrition "Calorie" differ by 1000ร—.
  • Prefer joules in modern scientific writing.

Avoid these

  • Assuming "calories" on food labels means gram calories โ€” they are kcal.
  • Mixing gram calories and kilocalories in calculations.
  • Confusing calorie (energy) with calorimeter (apparatus).

Frequently asked questions

How many electronvolts in a calorie?
One calorie equals 2.6114e19 electronvolts.
How do I convert calories to electronvolts?
Multiply the calorie value by 2.6114e19 to get the equivalent in electronvolts.
What is 100 calories in electronvolts?
100 calories equals 2.6114e21 electronvolts.
Is a calorie bigger than a electronvolt?
Yes. 1 calorie equals 2.6114e19 electronvolts, so one calorie is larger.
How to convert calories to electronvolts without a calculator?
Multiply by 2.6114e19 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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