What does one electron-volt represent?

An electron-volt is the energy gained by an electron moving through an electric potential difference of one volt, exactly equal to 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ joule.

Why convert electron-volts to kilogram-force centimeters?

This conversion helps relate atomic or particle-scale energies to mechanical energy units, aiding in analysis where microscopic energies correspond to mechanical work or torque.

Is kilogram-force centimeter a standard scientific unit?

No, kilogram-force centimeter is a non-SI unit and is rarely used in modern scientific literature but remains useful in some engineering and hobby contexts.

How to Convert from Electron-volt [eV] to Kilogram-force centimeter

Learn how to convert energy values measured in electron-volts (eV) into kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm), bridging microscopic atomic energies and mechanical energy units.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter facilitates the transformation of energy values between electron-volts (eV), used primarily in atomic and particle physics, and kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm), a mechanical energy unit. It is useful for researchers and engineers working between microscopic energy scales and mechanical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in electron-volts (eV) you want to convert
Select electron-volt as the input unit and kilogram-force centimeter as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the result in kilogram-force centimeters
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Key Features

Converts electron-volt (eV) values to kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm)
Provides conversions using precise, standardized definitions
Suitable for atomic-scale energy to mechanical energy comparisons
Includes ready examples for quick reference

Examples

10 eV converts to approximately 1.6337654897945e-17 kgf·cm
1,000 eV (1 keV) converts to about 1.6337654897945e-15 kgf·cm

Common Use Cases

Describing photon and atomic electron energies in physics research
Converting particle and nuclear reaction energies for engineering comparisons
Estimating small mechanical work like energy stored in springs and clockwork
Relating microscopic energy scales to mechanical torque in hobby servos

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit appropriateness when converting between microscopic and mechanical energies
Use this conversion primarily for theoretical or research-related scenarios due to very small values
Consider the non-SI status of kilogram-force centimeters in modern contexts
Cross-check converted results for engineering applications involving small torques

Limitations

Kilogram-force centimeter is a non-SI unit not commonly used in contemporary science
Conversion results yield extremely small energy values challenging to measure in mechanics
Precision limits and unit suitability should be considered carefully for practical use

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one electron-volt represent?: An electron-volt is the energy gained by an electron moving through an electric potential difference of one volt, exactly equal to 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ joule.
Why convert electron-volts to kilogram-force centimeters?: This conversion helps relate atomic or particle-scale energies to mechanical energy units, aiding in analysis where microscopic energies correspond to mechanical work or torque.
Is kilogram-force centimeter a standard scientific unit?: No, kilogram-force centimeter is a non-SI unit and is rarely used in modern scientific literature but remains useful in some engineering and hobby contexts.

Key Terminology

Electron-volt (eV): A unit of energy defined as the energy gained by an electron accelerated through an electric potential of one volt, equal to exactly 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ joule.
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm): A non-SI unit of energy equal to the work done by a force of one kilogram-force applied over a distance of one centimeter, equivalent to 0.0980665 joules.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical quantity does electron-volt measure?

Force

Energy

Torque

The kilogram-force centimeter unit is mainly used to represent what?

Electrical potential

Mechanical energy

Atomic mass

Which statement about the kilogram-force centimeter is true?

It is a standard SI unit

It is a non-SI unit used in some engineering fields

It measures voltage

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