Megaelectronvolts to Gigaelectronvolts Converter

1 megaelectronvolt (MeV) equals 0.001 gigaelectronvolts (GeV).

Quick answer

  • 1 megaelectronvolt = 0.001 gigaelectronvolts
  • 1 gigaelectronvolt = 1,000 megaelectronvolts
  • Formula: GeV = MeV ÷ 1,000

1 megaelectronvolt = 0.001 gigaelectronvolts

How to convert megaelectronvolts to gigaelectronvolts

GeV = MeV ÷ 1,000

To convert megaelectronvolts to gigaelectronvolts, divide the number of megaelectronvolts by 1,000.

Example: 4 MeV to GeV

  1. Start with the value in megaelectronvolts: 4 MeV.
  2. Divide by 1,000: 4 ÷ 1,000 = 0.004.
  3. Result: 4 megaelectronvolts = 0.004 gigaelectronvolts.

Going the other way, 1 gigaelectronvolt = 1,000 megaelectronvolts, so to convert gigaelectronvolts back to megaelectronvolts you multiply by the same number. See gigaelectronvolts to megaelectronvolts.

Megaelectronvolts to gigaelectronvolts conversion table

Megaelectronvolts (MeV)Gigaelectronvolts (GeV)
1 MeV 0.001 GeV
2 MeV 0.002 GeV
3 MeV 0.003 GeV
4 MeV 0.004 GeV
5 MeV 0.005 GeV
6 MeV 0.006 GeV
7 MeV 0.007 GeV
8 MeV 0.008 GeV
9 MeV 0.009 GeV
10 MeV 0.01 GeV
100 MeV 0.1 GeV

What is a megaelectronvolt?

The megaelectronvolt is the scale of nuclear physics: gamma rays, radioactive decay energies and nuclear reactions.

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What is a gigaelectronvolt?

The gigaelectronvolt is the scale of particle physics: the proton's rest energy is 0.938 GeV and the Higgs boson's 125 GeV.

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Frequently asked questions

How many gigaelectronvolts are in a megaelectronvolt?

One megaelectronvolt is 0.001 gigaelectronvolts.

How many megaelectronvolts are in a gigaelectronvolt?

One gigaelectronvolt is 1,000 megaelectronvolts.

What is the formula to convert megaelectronvolts to gigaelectronvolts?

GeV = MeV ÷ 1,000.