Gigaelectron Volt to Joule Converter

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1.602177e-10

1 GeV = 1.602177e-10 J

Formula:

J = GeV × 1.602177e-10

With your value: 1 GeV = 1.602177e-10 J

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in gigaelectron volt so you can sanity-check the result.

Your value1.00 GeV

Heartbeat (6.2e+9× your value)6.24e+9 GeV

AA battery charge (6.2e+13× your value)6.24e+13 GeV

Slice of bread (1.7e+15× your value)1.75e+15 GeV

Daily food intake (5.2e+16× your value)5.24e+16 GeV

Litre of petrol (2.1e+17× your value)2.13e+17 GeV

Other Gigaelectron Volt to Joule conversions

2 GeV to J 3 GeV to J 4 GeV to J 5 GeV to J 6 GeV to J 7 GeV to J 8 GeV to J

Gigaelectron Volt to Joule Conversion Table

Gigaelectron Volt (GeV)	Joule (J)
0.5	8.010883e-11
1	1.602177e-10
2	3.204353e-10
5	8.010883e-10
10	1.602177e-9
15	2.403265e-9
20	3.204353e-9
25	4.005442e-9
50	8.010883e-9
100	1.602177e-8
250	4.005442e-8
500	8.010883e-8
1000	1.602177e-7

Joule to Gigaelectron Volt Conversion Table

Joule (J)	Gigaelectron Volt (GeV)
0.5	3,120,754,537.230381
1	6,241,509,074.460762
2	12,483,018,148.921524
5	31,207,545,372.30381
10	62,415,090,744.60762
15	93,622,636,116.91144
20	124,830,181,489.21524
25	156,037,726,861.51907
50	312,075,453,723.03815
100	624,150,907,446.0763
250	1.560377e+12
500	3.120755e+12
1000	6.241509e+12

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Gigaelectron Volt (GeV)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Joule (J)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Gigaelectron Volt to Joule

To convert from Gigaelectron Volt (GeV) to Joule (J), multiply the value by 1.602177e-10.

Formula: J = GeV × 1.602177e-10

Reverse: GeV = J × 6.241509e+9

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Gigaelectron Volt. For example: 5 GeV
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.602177e-10
The result is: 8.010883e-10 J

About Gigaelectron Volt

The gigaelectron volt (GeV) is a unit of energy and work. One gigaelectron volt equals 1.602177 × 10^-10 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Joule

The joule is the SI unit of energy. One joule equals the work done when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.

Common uses: physics, electrical engineering, chemistry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Joule are in 1 Gigaelectron Volt?

There are exactly 1.602177e-10 Joule in 1 Gigaelectron Volt. This means the conversion factor from Gigaelectron Volt to Joule is 1.602177e-10.

What is the formula to convert Gigaelectron Volt to Joule?

The formula to convert Gigaelectron Volt to Joule is: J = GeV × 1.602177e-10. For example, to convert 10 Gigaelectron Volt to Joule, you would multiply 10 by 1.602177e-10.

What is a Gigaelectron Volt?