Convert Megatons of TNT to Electronvolts
Convert Megatons of TNT (Mt(TNT)) to Electronvolts (eV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
eV = Mt(TNT) × 2.611447397e+34
About Megatons of TNT
A megaton of TNT (Mt(TNT)) = 10⁶ tons of TNT = exactly 4.184 PJ. The Soviet Tsar Bomba (1961) yielded ~50 Mt - the largest human-made explosion ever, with a fireball 8 km in diameter. Castle Bravo (1954) yielded ~15 Mt, 2.5× its 6 Mt design yield. Modern thermonuclear warheads typically range from 0.1-1.2 Mt. The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake released ~500 Mt in seismic energy. The Krakatoa 1883 eruption released ~200 Mt; Tambora 1815 ~33,000 Mt. 1 Mt(TNT) = 4.184 PJ = 1,162,800 MWh.
About Electronvolts
An electronvolt (eV) is the kinetic energy gained by one electron accelerated through 1 volt - exactly 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J (fixed by the 2019 SI revision). It is the natural energy unit of atomic and particle physics: visible light photons carry 1.7-3.1 eV; hydrogen ionisation requires 13.6 eV; X-ray photons span 100 eV-100 keV; protons at the LHC reach 6.5 TeV. Rest masses use eV/c²: electron 0.511 MeV, proton 938.3 MeV, Higgs boson 125 GeV. Nuclear binding energy peaks at ~8 MeV/nucleon for iron-56. 1 eV = 1.602176634 × 10⁻¹⁹ J.
Quick Reference Table
| Megatons of TNT (Mt(TNT)) | Electronvolts (eV) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mt(TNT) | 2.611 × 1034 eV |
| 2 Mt(TNT) | 5.223 × 1034 eV |
| 5 Mt(TNT) | 1.306 × 1035 eV |
| 10 Mt(TNT) | 2.611 × 1035 eV |
| 25 Mt(TNT) | 6.529 × 1035 eV |
| 50 Mt(TNT) | 1.306 × 1036 eV |
| 100 Mt(TNT) | 2.611 × 1036 eV |