The energy E in electron-volts (eV) equals the voltage V in volts, multiplied by the electric charge Q in elementary charge units (e):
E(eV) = V(V) × Q(e)
Example:
An electrical circuit has a voltage supply of 120 Volts, and a charge flow of 50 electron charges. What is the energy in electron-volts consumed by the circuit?
Solution:
E(eV) = V × Q = 120 V × 50 e = 6,000 eV
The energy E in electron-volts equals the voltage V in volts, multiplied by the electrical charge Q in coulombs (C), divided by 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹:
E(eV) = V(V) × Q(C) / 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Example:
Calculate the energy consumed in an electric circuit where the charge flow was 10 coulombs with a voltage supply of 120 volts.
Solution:
E(eV) = 120 × 10 / (1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹) = 7.489810889352915 × 10²¹ eV
Using this Volts to Electron-Volts Calculator on CheckBillOnline.com is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to get your result in seconds:
- Enter the voltage — Type the voltage value (in volts) into the first input field.
- Select the charge unit type — Choose either "Elementary charge unit (e)" or "Coulombs (C)" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the charge value — Depending on your selection, enter either the number of elementary charges or the charge in coulombs.
- Click Calculate — Press the green Calculate button to instantly see the result in electron-volts (eV).
- Reset if needed — Click the red Reset button to clear all fields and start over.
What is an electron-volt (eV)?
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained by a single electron accelerating through an electric potential difference of one volt in a vacuum. It is widely used in atomic, nuclear, and particle physics.
What is the formula for converting volts to eV with elementary charge?
The formula is: E(eV) = V(V) × Q(e). Simply multiply the voltage in volts by the charge in elementary units. For example, 120 V × 50 e = 6,000 eV.
What is the formula when using coulombs?
The formula is: E(eV) = V(V) × Q(C) / 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹. You divide by the elementary charge constant (1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ coulombs) to convert to eV.
Can I enter decimal values in the calculator?
Yes! The calculator supports decimal values in all input fields. You can enter values like 0.5, 1.25, or 120.75 volts and the calculator will compute the result accurately.
What is the difference between elementary charge and coulombs?
The elementary charge (e) is the charge of a single proton or electron, equal to approximately 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ coulombs. Coulombs (C) is the SI unit of electric charge and represents a much larger quantity — roughly 6.24×10¹⁸ elementary charges.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes, the Volts to Electron-Volts Calculator on CheckBillOnline.com is completely free to use with no registration or sign-up required. Simply visit the page and start calculating.
Why is the eV result in scientific notation for coulomb inputs?
Because one coulomb contains approximately 6.24×10¹⁸ elementary charges, dividing by 1.602×10⁻¹⁹ produces very large numbers. Scientific notation (e.g., 7.49×10²¹ eV) is used to express these values clearly and accurately.
Can I use this tool on my mobile phone?
Absolutely. This calculator is fully responsive and works smoothly on all devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.