Convert attojoule to electron-volt
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to electron-volt [eV], or Convert electron-volt to attojoule.
1 aJ = 6.24150907446 eV. To convert attojoule to electron-volt, multiply the value by 6.24150907446; to go the other way, divide by it (1 eV = 0.1602176634 aJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 aJ = 6.24150907446 eV
- 1 eV = 0.1602176634 aJ
- 10 aJ = 62.4150907446 eV
- 100 aJ = 624.150907446 eV
How to Convert Attojoule to Electron-Volt
1 aJ = 6.24150907446076 eV
Example: convert 15 aJ to eV:
15 aJ = 15 × 6.24150907446076 eV = 93.6226361169115 eV
Attojoule to Electron-Volt Conversion Table
| attojoule | electron-volt |
|---|---|
| 1 aJ | 6.24150907446 eV |
| 2 aJ | 12.4830181489 eV |
| 3 aJ | 18.7245272234 eV |
| 5 aJ | 31.2075453723 eV |
| 10 aJ | 62.4150907446 eV |
| 20 aJ | 124.830181489 eV |
| 50 aJ | 312.075453723 eV |
| 100 aJ | 624.150907446 eV |
| 500 aJ | 3120.75453723 eV |
| 1000 aJ | 6241.50907446 eV |
Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 attojoule in electron-volt?
1 attojoule (aJ) = 6.24150907446 electron-volt (eV).
How do you convert attojoule to electron-volt?
Multiply the attojoule value by 6.24150907446. For example, 25 aJ × 6.24150907446 = 156.037726862 eV.
What is 10 attojoule in electron-volt?
10 aJ = 62.4150907446 eV.
Which unit is larger, the attojoule or the electron-volt?
The attojoule is the larger unit: 1 aJ = 6.24150907446 eV.