Volts to Microvolts Converter
Enter the voltage in volts below to convert it to microvolts.
Convert Volts to Microvolts
Enter a value in volts (V) to convert to microvolts (µV).
Volt to Microvolt Conversion Table
Table showing various volt measurements converted to microvolts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Volts to Microvolts
To convert volts to microvolts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 1,000,000 microvolts/volt.
Since one volt is equal to 1,000,000 microvolts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The voltage in microvolts is equal to the voltage in volts multiplied by 1,000,000.
For example, here's how to convert 10 volts to microvolts using the formula above.
How Many Microvolts Are in a Volt?
There are 1,000,000 microvolts in a volt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our volt to microvolt calculator automatically converts your voltage measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Volts and microvolts 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 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). [2]
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.
When converting voltage between volts (V) and microvolts (µV), keep full floating-point precision (1 V = 1,000,000 µV; 1 µV = 0.000001 V) during intermediate calculations and round only the final microvolt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Volt & Microvolt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our microvolts to volts converter (µV to V) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting volts to millivolts, converting volts to kilovolts, or converting millivolts to volts.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Electric Potential Metrology Standard — Volts (V) to Microvolts (µV)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Volt (V) & Microvolt (µV)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (V to µV)