Convert megaelectron-volt to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Btu (It)
1 MeV = 1.5185704472422e-16 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 MeV to Btu (IT):
15 MeV = 15 × 1.5185704472422e-16 Btu (IT) = 2.2778556708633e-15 Btu (IT)
Megaelectron-Volt to Btu (It) 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.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.