Convert megaelectron-volt to therm
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Therm
1 MeV = 1.51857023134317e-21 thm
Example: convert 15 MeV to thm:
15 MeV = 15 × 1.51857023134317e-21 thm = 2.27785534701476e-20 thm
Megaelectron-Volt to Therm 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.
Therm
A therm is a unit of energy used primarily to measure natural gas consumption, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm was introduced in the early 20th century by the American Gas Association to standardize natural gas billing and measurement; it became widely adopted in North America for energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy measurement, although other units like gigajoules and cubic meters are also common globally.