Kilovolts to Abvolts Converter
Enter the voltage in kilovolts below to convert it to abvolts.
Convert Kilovolts to Abvolts
Enter a value in kilovolts (kV) to convert to abvolts (abV).
Kilovolt to Abvolt Conversion Table
Table showing various kilovolt measurements converted to abvolts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Kilovolts (kV) | Abvolts (abV) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 kV | 10,000 abV |
| 0.0000002 kV | 20,000 abV |
| 0.0000003 kV | 30,000 abV |
| 0.0000004 kV | 40,000 abV |
| 0.0000005 kV | 50,000 abV |
| 0.0000006 kV | 60,000 abV |
| 0.0000007 kV | 70,000 abV |
| 0.0000008 kV | 80,000 abV |
| 0.0000009 kV | 90,000 abV |
| 0.00000001 kV | 1,000 abV |
How to Convert Kilovolts to Abvolts
To convert kilovolts to abvolts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 100,000,000,000 abvolts/kilovolt.
Since one kilovolt is equal to 100,000,000,000 abvolts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The voltage in abvolts is equal to the voltage in kilovolts multiplied by 100,000,000,000.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kilovolts to abvolts using the formula above.
How Many Abvolts Are in a Kilovolt?
There are 100,000,000,000 abvolts in a kilovolt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilovolt to abvolt calculator automatically converts your voltage measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Kilovolts and abvolts are both units used to measure voltage. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
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). [2]
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.
When converting voltage between kilovolts (kV) and abvolts (abV), keep full floating-point precision (1 kV = 100,000,000,000 abV; 1 abV = 1e-11 kV) during intermediate calculations and round only the final abvolt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Kilovolt & Abvolt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our abvolts to kilovolts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting abvolts to kilovolts, converting kilovolts to volts, or converting volts to millivolts.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Potential Metrology Standard — Kilovolts (kV) to Abvolts (abV)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Kilovolt (kV) & Abvolt (abV)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kV to abV)