Volts per Millimeter to Kilovolts per Centimeter Converter
Enter the electric field strength in volts per millimeter below to convert it to kilovolts per centimeter.
Convert Volts per Millimeter to Kilovolts per Centimeter
Enter a value in volts per millimeter (V/mm) to convert to kilovolts per centimeter (kV/cm).
Volt per Millimeter to Kilovolt per Centimeter Conversion Table
Table showing various volt per millimeter measurements converted to kilovolts per centimeter. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Volts per Millimeter (V/mm) | Kilovolts per Centimeter (kV/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 V/mm | 0.01 kV/cm |
| 2 V/mm | 0.02 kV/cm |
| 2.5 V/mm | 0.025 kV/cm |
| 5 V/mm | 0.05 kV/cm |
| 10 V/mm | 0.1 kV/cm |
| 15 V/mm | 0.15 kV/cm |
| 20 V/mm | 0.2 kV/cm |
| 25 V/mm | 0.25 kV/cm |
| 30 V/mm | 0.3 kV/cm |
| 50 V/mm | 0.5 kV/cm |
How to Convert Volts per Millimeter to Kilovolts per Centimeter
To convert volts per millimeter to kilovolts per centimeter, multiply the electric field strength by the following conversion ratio: 0.01 kilovolts per centimeter/volt per millimeter.
Since one volt per millimeter 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 volts per millimeter multiplied by 0.01.
For example, here's how to convert 5 volts per millimeter to kilovolts per centimeter using the formula above.
How Many Kilovolts per Centimeter Are in a Volt per Millimeter?
There are 0.01 kilovolts per centimeter in a volt per millimeter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our volt per millimeter 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.
Volts per Millimeter and kilovolts per centimeter are both units used to measure electric field strength. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Volt per Millimeter?
A volt per millimeter is a unit of electric field strength equal to 1,000 volts per meter (V/m), the base unit for electric field strength. Insulation dielectric strength unit (1,000 V/m). [1]
The volt per millimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of electric field strength. Volts per Millimeter can be abbreviated as V/mm; for example, 1 volt per millimeter can be written as 1 V/mm.
When working with volts per millimeter (V/mm) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, volts per millimeter (V/mm) 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 volts per millimeter (V/mm) and kilovolts per centimeter (kV/cm), keep full floating-point precision (1 V/mm = 0.01 kV/cm; 1 kV/cm = 100 V/mm) 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 — Volts per Millimeter (V/mm) to Kilovolts per Centimeter (kV/cm)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Volt per Millimeter (V/mm) & Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (V/mm to kV/cm)