Convert megaelectron-volt to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Btu (Th)
1 MeV = 1.51958670167161e-16 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 MeV to Btu (th):
15 MeV = 15 × 1.51958670167161e-16 Btu (th) = 2.27938005250741e-15 Btu (th)
Megaelectron-Volt to Btu (Th) 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 (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.