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