Volts to Abvolts Converter
Enter the voltage in volts below to convert it to abvolts.
Convert Volts to Abvolts
Enter a value in volts (V) to convert to abvolts (abV).
Volt to Abvolt Conversion Table
Table showing various volt measurements converted to abvolts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Volts to Abvolts
To convert volts to abvolts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 100,000,000 abvolts/volt.
Since one volt is equal to 100,000,000 abvolts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The voltage in abvolts is equal to the voltage in volts multiplied by 100,000,000.
For example, here's how to convert 5 volts to abvolts using the formula above.
How Many Abvolts Are in a Volt?
There are 100,000,000 abvolts in a volt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our volt to abvolt calculator automatically converts your voltage measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Volts and abvolts are both units used to measure voltage. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Volt?
SI derived unit of electric potential and electromotive force (1 J/C). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring voltage across scientific and practical applications. [1]
The volt is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of voltage. Volts can be abbreviated as V; for example, 1 volt can be written as 1 V.
As the primary coherent reference unit for voltage in this category, all other voltage units are mathematically anchored to the volt (V).
In practice, volts (V) are widely used across standard voltage applications within International System of Units (SI) 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 volts (V) and abvolts (abV), keep full floating-point precision (1 V = 100,000,000 abV; 1 abV = 0.00000001 V) during intermediate calculations and round only the final abvolt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Volt & Abvolt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our abvolts to volts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting abvolts to volts, converting volts to millivolts, or converting volts to microvolts.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Potential Metrology Standard — Volts (V) to Abvolts (abV)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Volt (V) & Abvolt (abV)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (V to abV)