Electric Potential Converter
Convert between different units of electric potential such as volt, kilovolt, and statvolt.
Electric Potential Converter
Convert between different units of electric potential such as volt, kilovolt, and statvolt.
How to use this converter
Enter a value in either the "From" or "To" field, select the units you want to convert between, and the converter will automatically calculate the result. You can swap the units using the swap button, adjust decimal precision with the slider, and view your conversion history in the History tab.
About Electric Potential Units
Electric potential (also known as voltage) is the amount of work needed to move a unit of electric charge from a reference point to a specific point against an electric field. The SI unit of electric potential is the volt (V), which is defined as the potential difference between two points that will impart one joule of energy per coulomb of charge.
Common Electric Potential Units
- Volt (V): The SI unit of electric potential, defined as the potential difference that would cause one ampere of current to dissipate one watt of power.
- Millivolt (mV): Equal to 0.001 volts, commonly used in electronics and biomedical applications.
- Microvolt (μV): Equal to 0.000001 volts, used for measuring very small potential differences.
- Kilovolt (kV): Equal to 1,000 volts, used in power transmission and high-voltage applications.
- Megavolt (MV): Equal to 1,000,000 volts, used in high-energy physics and power transmission.
- Statvolt (statV): A CGS electrostatic unit of potential, approximately equal to 299.8 volts.
- Abvolt (abV): A CGS electromagnetic unit of potential, equal to 10^-8 volts.
Ohm's Law and Electric Potential
Electric potential (voltage) is related to current and resistance through Ohm's Law:
V = I × R
Where:
- V is the potential difference in volts
- I is the current in amperes
- R is the resistance in ohms
This fundamental relationship is the basis for analyzing electrical circuits and systems.
Applications of Electric Potential Measurement
Electric potential measurements are essential in various fields including:
- Electrical engineering and circuit design
- Power generation and distribution
- Electronics manufacturing and testing
- Battery technology and energy storage
- Medical devices and equipment
- Electrochemistry and corrosion studies
- Particle accelerators and high-energy physics research
- Lightning research and protection systems
Advanced Features of This Converter
Our electric potential converter offers several advanced features:
- Adjustable Precision: Control the number of decimal places in your conversion results
- Conversion History: Keep track of your recent conversions for easy reference
- Scientific Notation: Automatically handles very large or small numbers with scientific notation
- Unit Information: Access detailed information about each unit including symbols and common uses
- Conversion Formulas: View the mathematical formulas used for conversions
- Copy Results: Easily copy conversion results with one click