Microvolts to Abvolts Converter
Enter the voltage in microvolts below to convert it to abvolts.
Convert Microvolts to Abvolts
Enter a value in microvolts (µV) to convert to abvolts (abV).
Microvolt to Abvolt Conversion Table
Table showing various microvolt measurements converted to abvolts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Microvolts to Abvolts
To convert microvolts to abvolts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 100 abvolts/microvolt.
Since one microvolt is equal to 100 abvolts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The voltage in abvolts is equal to the voltage in microvolts multiplied by 100.
For example, here's how to convert 5 microvolts to abvolts using the formula above.
How Many Abvolts Are in a Microvolt?
There are 100 abvolts in a microvolt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our microvolt to abvolt calculator automatically converts your voltage measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Microvolts and abvolts are both units used to measure voltage. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Microvolt?
A microvolt is a unit of voltage equal to 1/1,000,000 of a volt (0.000001 V). One-millionth of a Volt (10⁻⁶ V). [1]
The microvolt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of voltage. Microvolts can be abbreviated as µV; for example, 1 microvolt can be written as 1 µV.
In the metric system, "micro" is the standard SI prefix for millionths, or 10⁻⁶. This makes the microvolt (µV) a convenient decimal multiple of the volt (V).
In practice, microvolts (µV) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale voltage measurements 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 microvolts (µV) and abvolts (abV), keep full floating-point precision (1 µV = 100 abV; 1 abV = 0.01 µV) during intermediate calculations and round only the final abvolt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Microvolt & Abvolt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our abvolts to microvolts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting abvolts to microvolts, converting microvolts to volts, or converting volts to millivolts.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Potential Metrology Standard — Microvolts (µV) to Abvolts (abV)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Microvolt (µV) & Abvolt (abV)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (µV to abV)