What is the base SI unit for electric field strength?

The primary reference unit for electric field strength in this converter is the Volt per Meter (V/m). All 7 supported electric field strength units are anchored to this standard.

Are these electric field strength conversion factors verified?

Yes, all electric field strength conversion constants on UnitConvertersGo are verified against NIST Special Publication 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 international metrology standards.

Electric Field Strength Converter

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Enter a value and select the units to convert between volts per meter, kilovolts per meter, and kilovolts per centimeter.

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0.01 kV/m

10 V/m = 0.01 kV/m

10 V/m = 0.01 kV/m = 0.0001 kV/cmGet Widget

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Common Electric Field Strength Reference Points

Here are some common electric field strength values in Volt per Meter (V/m), Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m), and Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

Description	Volt per Meter (V/m)	Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m)	Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm)
1 volt per meter unit	1	0.001	0.00001
5 volts per meter	5	0.005	0.00005
10 volts per meter benchmark	10	0.01	0.0001
25 volts per meter	25	0.025	0.00025
50 volts per meter	50	0.05	0.0005
100 volts per meter reference	100	0.1	0.001

Electric Field Strength Conversion Formulas

Use the following formulas to convert between volts per meter, kilovolts per meter, and kilovolts per centimeter.

Volts per Meter to Kilovolts per Meter

kV/m = V/m × 0.001

Kilovolts per Meter to Volts per Meter

V/m = kV/m × 1,000

Volts per Meter to Kilovolts per Centimeter

kV/cm = V/m × 0.00001

Example: Convert 10 Volts per Meter (V/m) to Kilovolts per Meter (kV/m)

1 V/m = 0.001 kV/m

10 V/m × 0.001 = 0.01 kV/m

All electric field strength conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Volt per Meter) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 volt per meter (V/m) equals 0.001 kilovolts per meter (kV/m). Multiply your volt per meter value by 0.001 or enter it in the Electric Field Strength Converter above for instant calculation.

Electric Field Strength Converter

Quick Info

Volt per Meter (V/m) is a primary electric field strength unit used globally across science, commerce, and daily measurement.
Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m) is widely used alongside V/m for practical electric field strength specifications and conversions.
Volt per Meter (V/m) serves as the standardized reference base unit anchoring all 7 units in this category.
Verified accuracy: All conversion factors follow official NIST SP 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 metrology constants.

Electric Field Strength Units Comparison

Volt per Meter (V/m)

SI unit of electric field strength (1 V/m = 1 N/C).

Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m)

Equal to 1,000 V/m.

Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm)

Dielectric breakdown field strength unit (100,000 V/m).

References

[1]NIST · NIST HB 133 / SP 811
Source
[2]BIPM · BIPM SI-9
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[3]NIST SP 811 · NIST SP 811 App. B.9
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Volts per Meter to Kilovolts per Meter (V/m to kV/m)Kilovolts per Meter to Volts per Meter (kV/m to V/m)Volts per Meter to Kilovolts per Centimeter (V/m to kV/cm)Kilovolts per Centimeter to Volts per Meter (kV/cm to V/m)Volts per Meter to Volts per Centimeter (V/m to V/cm)Volts per Centimeter to Volts per Meter (V/cm to V/m)

Category Conversion Matrix

Simultaneous comparison of 7 units in this category

Volt per Meter (V/m)

Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m)

0.001

Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm)

0.00001

Volt per Centimeter (V/cm)

0.01

Volt per Millimeter (V/mm)

0.001

Volt per Inch (V/in)

0.0254

Newton per Coulomb (N/C)

Electric Field Strength Unit Definitions & Symbols

Volt per Meter (V/m)

SI unit of electric field strength (1 V/m = 1 N/C).

Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m)

METRIC

Equal to 1,000 V/m.

Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm)

METRIC

Dielectric breakdown field strength unit (100,000 V/m).

Volt per Centimeter (V/cm)

METRIC

Equal to 100 V/m.

Volt per Millimeter (V/mm)

METRIC

Insulation dielectric strength unit (1,000 V/m).

Volt per Inch (V/in)

US CUSTOMARY

Equal to 39.3701 V/m.

Newton per Coulomb (N/C)

Electrostatic force per unit charge (1 N/C = 1 V/m).

References

NIST · BIPM · ISO

[1]
NIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
NIST HB 133 Standard
[2]
BIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
BIPM SI Brochure
[3]
NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9: Factors for Units Listed by Kind of Quantity or Field of Science
NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9

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