Electric Field Strength Converter
Convert between different electric field strength units including Volt/meter, Kilovolt/meter, Volt/centimeter, Newton/coulomb, Statvolt/centimeter, and more.
Result
1 Volt/meter = 0.001 Kilovolt/meter
Complete Guide to Electric Field Strength Conversion
Electric field strength conversion is essential across electrical engineering, physics research, electromagnetics, semiconductor device physics, and high-voltage applications. Whether you're calculating electric field intensity in Volt/meter, analyzing high-voltage systems in Kilovolt/meter, measuring field strength in Volt/centimeter, working with precision measurements in Millivolt/meter, analyzing small fields in Microvolt/meter, converting imperial units in Volt/inch, working with wire gauge measurements in Volt/mil, converting CGS electrostatic units in Statvolt/centimeter, using the alternative SI unit Newton/coulomb, or converting between different electric field strength units, our free online electric field strength converter makes it easy to convert between Volt/meter, Kilovolt/meter, Volt/centimeter, Millivolt/meter, Microvolt/meter, Kilovolt/inch, Volt/inch, Volt/mil, Abvolt/centimeter, Statvolt/centimeter, Statvolt/inch, Newton/coulomb, and other electric field strength units instantly. Understanding electric field strength units and conversions is crucial for accurate measurements in electrical engineering, physics research, electromagnetics, and high-voltage applications.
Understanding Electric Field Strength Measurement Units
Electric field strength (E) represents the force per unit charge exerted on a test charge in an electric field. Different industries and applications use various electric field strength units, each suited to specific measurement scales and contexts. From tiny microvolt fields in electronics to massive kilovolt fields in high-voltage systems, understanding these units helps bridge different engineering disciplines and applications.
SI Units (Metric System)
Volt per Meter (V/m) - The Base Unit
The Volt per meter is the SI base unit for electric field strength, representing the force per unit charge. One Volt per meter equals one Newton per Coulomb (1 V/m = 1 N/C). This unit is fundamental in electromagnetics and electrical engineering.
Volt per Meter Multiples
- Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m): 1,000 V/m - High-voltage systems, power transmission
- Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm): 100,000 V/m - Extremely high field strengths
- Kilovolt per Inch (kV/in): 39,370.1 V/m - High-voltage imperial applications
Volt per Meter Submultiples
- Millivolt per Meter (mV/m): 0.001 V/m - Small field measurements, sensors
- Microvolt per Meter (µV/m): 0.000001 V/m - Precision measurements, research
Volt per Length Units
Volt per Centimeter (V/cm)
One Volt per centimeter equals 100 Volts per meter (1 V/cm = 100 V/m). This unit is useful for higher field density measurements and is commonly used in semiconductor device analysis and high-density field applications.
Volt per Inch (V/in)
One Volt per inch equals approximately 39.3701 Volts per meter (1 V/in = 39.3701 V/m). This unit is used in imperial system applications and is convenient for measurements in inches-based systems.
Volt per Mil (V/mil)
A mil is one-thousandth of an inch (0.001 in). One Volt per mil equals approximately 39,370.1 Volts per meter (1 V/mil = 39,370.1 V/m). This unit is used in wire gauge analysis and high-density field measurements.
CGS Units (Centimeter-Gram-Second System)
Abvolt per Centimeter (abV/cm)
The Abvolt is a CGS electromagnetic unit where 1 abvolt = 10⁻⁸ volts. One Abvolt per centimeter equals 10⁻⁶ Volts per meter (1 abV/cm = 0.000001 V/m). This unit is used in the CGS electromagnetic unit system.
Statvolt per Centimeter (stV/cm)
The Statvolt is a CGS electrostatic unit where 1 statvolt = 299.792458 volts. One Statvolt per centimeter equals approximately 29,979.25 Volts per meter (1 stV/cm = 29,979.25 V/m). This unit is used in the CGS electrostatic unit system.
Statvolt per Inch (stV/in)
One Statvolt per inch equals approximately 11,810.36 Volts per meter (1 stV/in = 11,810.36 V/m). This unit is used in mixed CGS-imperial applications.
Alternative SI Unit
Newton per Coulomb (N/C)
Newton per Coulomb is an alternative SI unit for electric field strength, equivalent to Volt per meter (1 N/C = 1 V/m). It directly represents the force per unit charge, making it intuitive for understanding electric field effects.
How to Convert Volt/Meter to Kilovolt/Meter
Converting Volt/meter to Kilovolt/meter is one of the most common electric field strength conversions, especially for high-voltage systems and power transmission. To convert from Volt/meter to Kilovolt/meter, divide the V/m value by 1,000. This conversion factor comes from the definition: 1 kilovolt = 1,000 volts, so 1 kV/m = 1,000 V/m. For example, 5,000 V/m ÷ 1,000 = 5 kV/m. This conversion is essential for understanding electric field strength in high-voltage power systems, transmission lines, and electrical equipment where kilovolts are more convenient than volts.
Electric Field Strength vs Electric Potential: Understanding the Difference
One of the most important concepts in electric field strength conversion is understanding the difference between electric field strength and electric potential:
- Electric Field Strength (E): The force per unit charge, measured in Volts per meter. It's a vector quantity - the force experienced by a unit charge at a point in space.
- Electric Potential (V): The potential energy per unit charge, measured in Volts. It's a scalar quantity - the work needed to bring a unit charge from infinity to that point.
The relationship is: Electric Field Strength = -∇(Electric Potential), or E = -dV/dr. For a uniform field, E = V/d, where V is potential difference and d is distance. For example, a potential difference of 100 V across 1 m = 100 V/m electric field strength. Understanding this distinction is crucial for electrical engineering, circuit analysis, and electromagnetic field calculations.
Electric Field Strength Conversion Formulas
Our electric field strength converter uses these precise formulas for accurate conversions:
Volt/Meter to Kilovolt/Meter:
kV/m = V/m ÷ 1,000
Kilovolt/Meter to Volt/Meter:
V/m = kV/m × 1,000
Volt/Meter to Volt/Centimeter:
V/cm = V/m ÷ 100
Volt/Centimeter to Volt/Meter:
V/m = V/cm × 100
Volt/Meter to Volt/Inch:
V/in = V/m ÷ 39.3701
Volt/Inch to Volt/Meter:
V/m = V/in × 39.3701
Volt/Meter to Millivolt/Meter:
mV/m = V/m × 1,000
Millivolt/Meter to Volt/Meter:
V/m = mV/m ÷ 1,000
Volt/Meter to Statvolt/Centimeter:
stV/cm = V/m ÷ 29,979.2458
Statvolt/Centimeter to Volt/Meter:
V/m = stV/cm × 29,979.2458
Electric Field from Voltage and Distance:
E = V / d (where E is electric field strength, V is voltage, d is distance)
Electric Field Strength Conversion Table
Quick reference for converting between common electric field strength units:
| Unit | V/m | kV/m | V/cm | N/C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 V/m | 1 | 0.001 | 0.01 | 1 |
| 1 kV/m | 1,000 | 1 | 10 | 1,000 |
| 1 V/cm | 100 | 0.1 | 1 | 100 |
| 1 mV/m | 0.001 | 0.000001 | 0.00001 | 0.001 |
| 1 µV/m | 0.000001 | 0.000000001 | 0.00000001 | 0.000001 |
| 1 kV/cm | 100,000 | 100 | 1,000 | 100,000 |
| 1 V/in | 39.3701 | 0.0393701 | 0.393701 | 39.3701 |
| 1 kV/in | 39,370.1 | 39.3701 | 393.701 | 39,370.1 |
| 1 V/mil | 39,370.1 | 39.3701 | 393.701 | 39,370.1 |
| 1 stV/cm | 29,979.25 | 29.97925 | 299.7925 | 29,979.25 |
| 1 stV/in | 11,810.36 | 11.81036 | 118.1036 | 11,810.36 |
| 1 abV/cm | 0.000001 | 0.000000001 | 0.00000001 | 0.000001 |
| 1 N/C | 1 | 0.001 | 0.01 | 1 |
| 10 V/m | 10 | 0.01 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 100 V/m | 100 | 0.1 | 1 | 100 |
| 1,000 V/m | 1,000 | 1 | 10 | 1,000 |
| 10,000 V/m | 10,000 | 10 | 100 | 10,000 |
| 100,000 V/m | 100,000 | 100 | 1,000 | 100,000 |
| 1,000,000 V/m | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 10,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 0.1 V/cm | 10 | 0.01 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.5 V/cm | 50 | 0.05 | 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 V/cm | 100 | 0.1 | 1 | 100 |
| 5 V/cm | 500 | 0.5 | 5 | 500 |
| 10 V/cm | 1,000 | 1 | 10 | 1,000 |
Common Electric Field Strength Conversion Examples
High-Voltage Systems (V/m to kV/m):
- 1,000 V/m = 1 kV/m
- 5,000 V/m = 5 kV/m
- 10,000 V/m = 10 kV/m
- 50,000 V/m = 50 kV/m
- 100,000 V/m = 100 kV/m
- 500,000 V/m = 500 kV/m
- 1,000,000 V/m = 1,000 kV/m
Semiconductor Devices (V/m to V/cm):
- 1 V/m = 0.01 V/cm
- 100 V/m = 1 V/cm
- 500 V/m = 5 V/cm
- 1,000 V/m = 10 V/cm
- 5,000 V/m = 50 V/cm
- 10,000 V/m = 100 V/cm
- 100,000 V/m = 1,000 V/cm
Precision Measurements (V/m to mV/m):
- 1 V/m = 1,000 mV/m
- 0.001 V/m = 1 mV/m
- 0.01 V/m = 10 mV/m
- 0.1 V/m = 100 mV/m
- 1 V/m = 1,000 mV/m
- 10 V/m = 10,000 mV/m
- 100 V/m = 100,000 mV/m
CGS Units (V/m to stV/cm):
- 1 V/m = 0.0000334 stV/cm
- 29,979.25 V/m = 1 stV/cm
- 100 V/m = 0.00334 stV/cm
- 1,000 V/m = 0.0334 stV/cm
- 10,000 V/m = 0.334 stV/cm
- 100,000 V/m = 3.34 stV/cm
- 1,000,000 V/m = 33.4 stV/cm
Voltage and Distance Calculations:
- 100 V across 1 m = 100 V/m field
- 1,000 V across 1 m = 1,000 V/m = 1 kV/m
- 100 V across 0.1 m = 1,000 V/m = 1 kV/m
- 1,000 V across 0.01 m = 100,000 V/m = 100 kV/m
- 12 V across 0.01 m = 1,200 V/m = 1.2 kV/m
- 5 V across 0.001 m = 5,000 V/m = 5 kV/m
- 10 V across 0.001 m = 10,000 V/m = 10 kV/m
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I convert Volt/Meter to Kilovolt/Meter?
To convert Volt/Meter to Kilovolt/Meter, divide the V/m value by 1,000. The formula is: kV/m = V/m ÷ 1,000. For example, 5,000 V/m = 5,000 ÷ 1,000 = 5 kV/m. One kilovolt per meter equals exactly 1,000 volts per meter by definition.
How many Volts per Meter are in 1 Kilovolt per Meter?
One Kilovolt per meter equals 1,000 Volts per meter. To convert kV/m to V/m, multiply the kV/m value by 1,000. For example, 5 kV/m = 5 × 1,000 = 5,000 V/m. This conversion is essential for understanding electric field strength in high-voltage power systems and transmission lines.
What is the difference between electric field strength and electric potential?
Electric field strength (E) is the force per unit charge, measured in Volts per meter. Electric potential (V) is the potential energy per unit charge, measured in Volts. The relationship is: E = -dV/dr. For a uniform field, E = V/d, where V is potential difference and d is distance. For example, 100 V across 1 m = 100 V/m electric field strength.
How do I convert Volt/Meter to Volt/Centimeter?
To convert Volt/Meter to Volt/Centimeter, divide the V/m value by 100. The formula is: V/cm = V/m ÷ 100. For example, 500 V/m = 500 ÷ 100 = 5 V/cm. One Volt per centimeter equals exactly 100 Volts per meter by definition.
What is a Volt per Meter in simple terms?
A Volt per Meter is the SI unit of electric field strength, representing the force per unit charge. One V/m equals one Newton per Coulomb (1 V/m = 1 N/C). In practical terms, an electric field of 1 V/m exerts a force of 1 newton on a 1-coulomb charge. It's essential for electromagnetics and electrical engineering.
How do I convert Newton/Coulomb to Volt/Meter?
Newton/Coulomb and Volt/Meter are equivalent units (1 N/C = 1 V/m). They represent the same physical quantity - electric field strength. Newton/Coulomb directly represents force per charge, while Volt/Meter represents potential gradient. No conversion is needed as they are identical.
How do I convert Millivolt/Meter to Volt/Meter?
To convert Millivolt/Meter to Volt/Meter, divide the mV/m value by 1,000. The formula is: V/m = mV/m ÷ 1,000. For example, 500 mV/m = 500 ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 V/m. One millivolt per meter equals exactly 0.001 volt per meter by definition.
How do I convert Statvolt/Centimeter to Volt/Meter?
To convert Statvolt/Centimeter to Volt/Meter, multiply the stV/cm value by 29,979.2458. The formula is: V/m = stV/cm × 29,979.2458. For example, 1 stV/cm = 1 × 29,979.2458 = 29,979.25 V/m. Statvolts are used in the CGS electrostatic unit system.
Can I use this electric field strength converter for high-voltage calculations?
Yes! This electric field strength converter is perfect for high-voltage calculations. High-voltage systems often use field strength measurements in kV/m or V/cm. Convert between units to analyze electric field distributions, calculate field strengths, and understand high-voltage system behavior. For example, a field strength of 10,000 V/m = 10 kV/m = 100 V/cm = 0.334 stV/cm.
What is the relationship between electric field strength and voltage?
For a uniform electric field, the relationship is: Electric Field Strength = Voltage / Distance, or E = V / d. This means the electric field strength equals the voltage difference divided by the distance between the points. For example, 1,000 V across 1 m = 1,000 V/m = 1 kV/m electric field strength.
How do I convert between SI and CGS electric field strength units?
To convert between SI (Volt-based) and CGS (Statvolt-based) electric field strength units: 1 V/m = 0.0000334 stV/cm, and 1 stV/cm = 29,979.25 V/m. For Abvolt units: 1 abV/cm = 10⁻⁶ V/m. The conversion factors differ significantly between SI and CGS systems due to different base unit definitions.
What units are supported in this electric field strength converter?
Our electric field strength converter supports 13 units including: Volt/meter (V/m), Kilovolt/meter (kV/m), Volt/centimeter (V/cm), Kilovolt/centimeter (kV/cm), Millivolt/meter (mV/m), Microvolt/meter (µV/m), Volt/inch (V/in), Kilovolt/inch (kV/in), Volt/mil (V/mil), Abvolt/centimeter (abV/cm), Statvolt/centimeter (stV/cm), Statvolt/inch (stV/in), and Newton/coulomb (N/C). All conversions use precise conversion factors based on international standards.
How accurate is this electric field strength converter?
Our electric field strength converter uses precise conversion factors based on international standards. Results are calculated with high precision and automatically formatted for optimal readability. All conversions follow official SI unit definitions and internationally recognized electric field strength unit relationships.
What is a Statvolt in electric field strength?
A Statvolt is a CGS electrostatic unit where 1 statvolt = 299.792458 volts. In electric field strength, 1 stV/cm = 29,979.25 V/m. Statvolts are used in the CGS electrostatic unit system for certain physics calculations. The Statvolt relates to the speed of light in vacuum.
How do I calculate electric field strength from voltage and distance?
To calculate electric field strength from voltage and distance, divide the voltage by the distance: E = V / d, where E is electric field strength in V/m, V is voltage in Volts, and d is distance in meters. For example, 1,000 V across 0.5 m = 1,000 ÷ 0.5 = 2,000 V/m = 2 kV/m electric field strength.
Real-World Applications
High-Voltage Power Systems
Electric field strength conversion is fundamental in high-voltage power systems for analyzing field distributions around transmission lines, calculating insulation requirements, and understanding breakdown voltages. Converting between V/m and kV/m helps engineers design efficient power transmission systems, analyze field strengths, and optimize insulation design.
Semiconductor Device Physics
Electric field strength measurements are essential for analyzing field distributions in semiconductor devices, calculating carrier transport, and understanding device behavior. Converting between V/m and V/cm helps physicists and engineers analyze field distributions, calculate device performance, and design semiconductor systems.
Electrostatics and Capacitor Design
Capacitor design requires electric field strength measurements. Converting between V/m, V/cm, and V/in helps engineers analyze field distributions in capacitors, calculate breakdown voltages, and design efficient capacitor systems with proper field distribution.
Physics Research
Electric field strength units are used in physics research for analyzing field distributions, calculating forces on charges, and understanding electromagnetic phenomena. Converting between SI and CGS units helps researchers work with different measurement systems.
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Tips for Electric Field Strength Conversion
- Quick Approximation: For V/m to kV/m, divide by 1,000 (exact conversion)
- Remember Key Values: 1 kV/m = 1,000 V/m, 1 V/cm = 100 V/m, 1 N/C = 1 V/m
- Voltage Relationship: E = V / d - electric field equals voltage divided by distance
- Unit Consistency: Ensure distance units match when calculating from voltage
- CGS Units: 1 stV/cm = 29,979.25 V/m, 1 abV/cm = 10⁻⁶ V/m
- Imperial Units: 1 inch = 0.0254 m, so 1 V/in = 39.3701 V/m
- Alternative Unit: 1 N/C = 1 V/m exactly - represents force per charge