Kilovolts per Meter to Kilovolts per Centimeter Converter
Enter the electric field strength in kilovolts per meter below to convert it to kilovolts per centimeter.
Convert Kilovolts per Meter to Kilovolts per Centimeter
Enter a value in kilovolts per meter (kV/m) to convert to kilovolts per centimeter (kV/cm).
Kilovolt per Meter to Kilovolt per Centimeter Conversion Table
Table showing various kilovolt per meter measurements converted to kilovolts per centimeter. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Kilovolts per Meter (kV/m) | Kilovolts per Centimeter (kV/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 kV/m | 0.01 kV/cm |
| 2 kV/m | 0.02 kV/cm |
| 2.5 kV/m | 0.025 kV/cm |
| 5 kV/m | 0.05 kV/cm |
| 10 kV/m | 0.1 kV/cm |
| 15 kV/m | 0.15 kV/cm |
| 20 kV/m | 0.2 kV/cm |
| 25 kV/m | 0.25 kV/cm |
| 30 kV/m | 0.3 kV/cm |
| 50 kV/m | 0.5 kV/cm |
How to Convert Kilovolts per Meter to Kilovolts per Centimeter
To convert kilovolts per meter to kilovolts per centimeter, multiply the electric field strength by the following conversion ratio: 0.01 kilovolts per centimeter/kilovolt per meter.
Since one kilovolt per meter is equal to 0.01 kilovolts per centimeter, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The electric field strength in kilovolts per centimeter is equal to the electric field strength in kilovolts per meter multiplied by 0.01.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kilovolts per meter to kilovolts per centimeter using the formula above.
How Many Kilovolts per Centimeter Are in a Kilovolt per Meter?
There are 0.01 kilovolts per centimeter in a kilovolt per meter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilovolt per meter to kilovolt per centimeter calculator automatically converts your electric field strength measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Kilovolts per Meter and kilovolts per centimeter are both units used to measure electric field strength. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Kilovolt per Meter?
A kilovolt per meter is a unit of electric field strength equal to 1,000 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Equal to 1,000 V/m. [1]
The kilovolt per meter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of electric field strength. Kilovolts per Meter can be abbreviated as kV/m; for example, 1 kilovolt per meter can be written as 1 kV/m.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilovolt per meter (kV/m) a convenient decimal multiple of the volt per meter (V/m).
In practice, kilovolts per meter (kV/m) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level electric field strength specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Kilovolt per Centimeter?
A kilovolt per centimeter is a unit of electric field strength equal to 100,000 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Dielectric breakdown field strength unit (100,000 V/m). [2]
The kilovolt per centimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of electric field strength. Kilovolts per Centimeter can be abbreviated as kV/cm; for example, 1 kilovolt per centimeter can be written as 1 kV/cm.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilovolt per centimeter (kV/cm) a convenient decimal multiple of the volt per meter (V/m).
In practice, kilovolts per centimeter (kV/cm) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level electric field strength specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting electric field strength between kilovolts per meter (kV/m) and kilovolts per centimeter (kV/cm), keep full floating-point precision (1 kV/m = 0.01 kV/cm; 1 kV/cm = 100 kV/m) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kilovolt per centimeter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Field Strength Metrology Standard — Kilovolts per Meter (kV/m) to Kilovolts per Centimeter (kV/cm)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m) & Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kV/m to kV/cm)