Convert kiloelectron-volt to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Btu (Th)
1 keV = 1.51958670167161e-19 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 keV to Btu (th):
15 keV = 15 × 1.51958670167161e-19 Btu (th) = 2.27938005250741e-18 Btu (th)
Kiloelectron-Volt to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
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.