Convert megaelectron-volt to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Gigawatt-Hour
1 MeV = 4.45049065e-26 GW*h
Example: convert 15 MeV to GW*h:
15 MeV = 15 × 4.45049065e-26 GW*h = 6.675735975e-25 GW*h
Megaelectron-Volt to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.