Abvolts to Kilovolts Converter
Enter the voltage in abvolts below to convert it to kilovolts.
Convert Abvolts to Kilovolts
Enter a value in abvolts (abV) to convert to kilovolts (kV).
Abvolt to Kilovolt Conversion Table
Table showing various abvolt measurements converted to kilovolts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Abvolts (abV) | Kilovolts (kV) |
|---|---|
| 1 abV | 1e-11 kV |
| 10 abV | 1e-10 kV |
| 100 abV | 1e-9 kV |
| 1,000 abV | 0.00000001 kV |
| 10,000 abV | 0.0000001 kV |
| 100,000 abV | 0.000001 kV |
| 1,000,000 abV | 0.00001 kV |
| 5,000,000 abV | 0.00005 kV |
| 10,000,000 abV | 0.0001 kV |
| 25,400,000 abV | 0.000254 kV |
How to Convert Abvolts to Kilovolts
To convert abvolts to kilovolts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 1e-11 kilovolts/abvolt.
Since one abvolt is equal to 1e-11 kilovolts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The voltage in kilovolts is equal to the voltage in abvolts multiplied by 1e-11.
For example, here's how to convert 5 abvolts to kilovolts using the formula above.
How Many Kilovolts Are in an Abvolt?
There are 1e-11 kilovolts in an abvolt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our abvolt to kilovolt calculator automatically converts your voltage measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Abvolts and kilovolts are both units used to measure voltage. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is an Abvolt?
An abvolt is a unit of voltage equal to 1/100,000,000 of a volt (0.00000001 V). CGS electromagnetic voltage unit (10⁻⁸ V). [1]
The abvolt is classified as a standard unit of voltage. Abvolts can be abbreviated as abV; for example, 1 abvolt can be written as 1 abV.
When working with abvolts (abV) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, abvolts (abV) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale voltage measurements within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Kilovolt?
A kilovolt is a unit of voltage equal to 1,000 volts (V), the base unit for voltage. High-voltage power distribution unit (1,000 V). [2]
The kilovolt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of voltage. Kilovolts can be abbreviated as kV; for example, 1 kilovolt can be written as 1 kV.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilovolt (kV) a convenient decimal multiple of the volt (V).
In practice, kilovolts (kV) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level voltage specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting voltage between abvolts (abV) and kilovolts (kV), keep full floating-point precision (1 abV = 1e-11 kV; 1 kV = 100,000,000,000 abV) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kilovolt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Abvolt & Kilovolt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our kilovolts to abvolts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting kilovolts to abvolts, converting volts to kilovolts, or converting volts to millivolts.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Potential Metrology Standard — Abvolts (abV) to Kilovolts (kV)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Abvolt (abV) & Kilovolt (kV)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (abV to kV)