Megaelectronvolts to Kiloelectronvolts Converter

1 megaelectronvolt (MeV) equals 1,000 kiloelectronvolts (keV).

Quick answer

  • 1 megaelectronvolt = 1,000 kiloelectronvolts
  • 1 kiloelectronvolt = 0.001 megaelectronvolts
  • Formula: keV = MeV × 1,000

1 megaelectronvolt = 1,000 kiloelectronvolts

How to convert megaelectronvolts to kiloelectronvolts

keV = MeV × 1,000

To convert megaelectronvolts to kiloelectronvolts, multiply the number of megaelectronvolts by 1,000.

Example: 4 MeV to keV

  1. Start with the value in megaelectronvolts: 4 MeV.
  2. Multiply by 1,000: 4 × 1,000 = 4,000.
  3. Result: 4 megaelectronvolts = 4,000 kiloelectronvolts.

Going the other way, 1 kiloelectronvolt = 0.001 megaelectronvolts, so to convert kiloelectronvolts back to megaelectronvolts you divide by the same number. See kiloelectronvolts to megaelectronvolts.

Megaelectronvolts to kiloelectronvolts conversion table

Megaelectronvolts (MeV)Kiloelectronvolts (keV)
1 MeV 1,000 keV
2 MeV 2,000 keV
3 MeV 3,000 keV
4 MeV 4,000 keV
5 MeV 5,000 keV
6 MeV 6,000 keV
7 MeV 7,000 keV
8 MeV 8,000 keV
9 MeV 9,000 keV
10 MeV 10,000 keV
100 MeV 100,000 keV

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 kiloelectronvolt?

The kiloelectronvolt is used for X-ray energies (medical X-rays are 20–150 keV) and plasma temperatures.

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Convert megaelectronvolts to other units

Convert other units to kiloelectronvolts

Frequently asked questions

How many kiloelectronvolts are in a megaelectronvolt?

One megaelectronvolt is 1,000 kiloelectronvolts.

How many megaelectronvolts are in a kiloelectronvolt?

One kiloelectronvolt is 0.001 megaelectronvolts.

What is the formula to convert megaelectronvolts to kiloelectronvolts?

keV = MeV × 1,000.