Volts per Inch to Volts per Centimeter Converter
Enter the electric field strength in volts per inch below to convert it to volts per centimeter.
Convert Volts per Inch to Volts per Centimeter
Enter a value in volts per inch (V/in) to convert to volts per centimeter (V/cm).
Volt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter Conversion Table
Table showing various volt per inch measurements converted to volts per centimeter. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Volts per Inch (V/in) | Volts per Centimeter (V/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 V/in | 0.3937008 V/cm |
| 2 V/in | 0.7874016 V/cm |
| 2.5 V/in | 0.984252 V/cm |
| 5 V/in | 1.9685039 V/cm |
| 10 V/in | 3.9370079 V/cm |
| 15 V/in | 5.9055118 V/cm |
| 20 V/in | 7.8740157 V/cm |
| 25 V/in | 9.8425197 V/cm |
| 30 V/in | 11.8110236 V/cm |
| 50 V/in | 19.6850394 V/cm |
How to Convert Volts per Inch to Volts per Centimeter
To convert volts per inch to volts per centimeter, multiply the electric field strength by the following conversion ratio: 0.3937008 volts per centimeter/volt per inch.
Since one volt per inch is equal to 0.3937008 volts per centimeter, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The electric field strength in volts per centimeter is equal to the electric field strength in volts per inch multiplied by 0.3937008.
For example, here's how to convert 5 volts per inch to volts per centimeter using the formula above.
How Many Volts per Centimeter Are in a Volt per Inch?
There are 0.3937008 volts per centimeter in a volt per inch, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our volt per inch to volt per centimeter calculator automatically converts your electric field strength measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Volts per Inch and volts per centimeter are both units used to measure electric field strength. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Volt per Inch?
A volt per inch is a unit of electric field strength equal to 39.3700787 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Equal to 39.3701 V/m. [1]
The volt per inch is classified as a US customary unit of electric field strength. Volts per Inch can be abbreviated as V/in; for example, 1 volt per inch can be written as 1 V/in.
When working with volts per inch (V/in) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, volts per inch (V/in) are widely used across standard electric field strength applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Volt per Centimeter?
A volt per centimeter is a unit of electric field strength equal to 100 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Equal to 100 V/m. [2]
The volt per centimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of electric field strength. Volts per Centimeter can be abbreviated as V/cm; for example, 1 volt per centimeter can be written as 1 V/cm.
When working with volts per centimeter (V/cm) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, volts per centimeter (V/cm) are widely used across standard electric field strength applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting electric field strength between volts per inch (V/in) and volts per centimeter (V/cm), keep full floating-point precision (1 V/in = 0.3937008 V/cm; 1 V/cm = 2.54 V/in) during intermediate calculations and round only the final volt per centimeter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Volt per Inch & Volt per Centimeter Conversions
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Field Strength Metrology Standard — Volts per Inch (V/in) to Volts per Centimeter (V/cm)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Volt per Inch (V/in) & Volt per Centimeter (V/cm)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (V/in to V/cm)