Convert inch-pound to electron-volt
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to electron-volt [eV], or Convert electron-volt to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Electron-Volt
1 in*lbf = 7.05195841721407e+17 eV
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to eV:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 7.05195841721407e+17 eV = 1.05779376258211e+19 eV
Inch-Pound to Electron-Volt Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
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.