Kilovolts to Megavolts Converter
Enter the voltage in kilovolts below to convert it to megavolts.
Convert Kilovolts to Megavolts
Enter a value in kilovolts (kV) to convert to megavolts (MV).
Kilovolt to Megavolt Conversion Table
Table showing various kilovolt measurements converted to megavolts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Kilovolts to Megavolts
To convert kilovolts to megavolts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 0.001 megavolts/kilovolt.
Since one kilovolt is equal to 0.001 megavolts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The voltage in megavolts is equal to the voltage in kilovolts multiplied by 0.001.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kilovolts to megavolts using the formula above.
How Many Megavolts Are in a Kilovolt?
There are 0.001 megavolts in a kilovolt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilovolt to megavolt calculator automatically converts your voltage measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Kilovolts and megavolts 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 a Megavolt?
A megavolt is a unit of voltage equal to 1,000,000 volts (V), the base unit for voltage. Equal to 1,000,000 Volts. [2]
The megavolt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of voltage. Megavolts can be abbreviated as MV; for example, 1 megavolt can be written as 1 MV.
In the metric system, "mega" is the standard SI prefix for millions, or 10⁶. This makes the megavolt (MV) a convenient decimal multiple of the volt (V).
In practice, megavolts (MV) 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 kilovolts (kV) and megavolts (MV), keep full floating-point precision (1 kV = 0.001 MV; 1 MV = 1,000 kV) during intermediate calculations and round only the final megavolt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Kilovolt & Megavolt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our megavolts to kilovolts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting megavolts 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 Megavolts (MV)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Kilovolt (kV) & Megavolt (MV)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kV to MV)