Convert megaelectron-volt to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Therm (Ec)
1 MeV = 1.51857023134317e-21 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 MeV to thm (EC):
15 MeV = 15 × 1.51857023134317e-21 thm (EC) = 2.27785534701476e-20 thm (EC)
Megaelectron-Volt to Therm (Ec) 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.
Therm (Ec)
The therm (EC) is a unit of energy used primarily in the measurement of natural gas and heating energy, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm originated in the early 19th century as a practical unit for measuring large quantities of heat energy, especially in the gas industry, and has been standardized in various regions for energy billing and calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm (EC) is used mainly in the natural gas industry and energy sectors to quantify heat energy consumption, although it has largely been supplemented or replaced by SI units like joules and kilowatt-hours in many regions.