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Kilovolt per centimeter to Kilovolt per meter Converter
Use this page to convert kilovolt per centimeter values into kilovolt per meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kV/cm = 100 kV/m
1 kV/m = 0.01 kV/cm
Example: 1000 kV/cm = 100,000 kV/m
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Kilovolt per centimeter
One kilovolt per centimeter is equal to one hundred thousand volts per meter (100000 volts per meter).
History: Centimeter-scale high-voltage units are common in dielectric strength references.
Current use: Used for dielectric breakdown, insulation testing, and high-field laboratory work.
Also written as kV/cm.
Kilovolt per meter
One kilovolt per meter is equal to 1000 volts per meter.
History: Kilovolt scaling is common for strong electric fields.
Current use: Used for high-voltage equipment, atmospheric fields, insulation, and safety limits.
Also written as kV/m.
Kilovolt per centimeter to Kilovolt per meter table
| Kilovolt per centimeter [kV/cm] | Kilovolt per meter [kV/m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kV/cm | 1 kV/m |
| 0.1 kV/cm | 10 kV/m |
| 1 kV/cm | 100 kV/m |
| 2 kV/cm | 200 kV/m |
| 5 kV/cm | 500 kV/m |
| 10 kV/cm | 1,000 kV/m |
| 20 kV/cm | 2,000 kV/m |
| 50 kV/cm | 5,000 kV/m |
| 100 kV/cm | 10,000 kV/m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilovolt per meter (kV/m) are in one Kilovolt per centimeter (kV/cm)?
One Kilovolt per centimeter equals 100 Kilovolt per meter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per centimeter to Kilovolt per meter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per centimeter value by 100 to get the result in Kilovolt per meter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per meter back to Kilovolt per centimeter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per meter value by 0.01 to get back to Kilovolt per centimeter.
What is 1000 Kilovolt per centimeter in Kilovolt per meter?
1000 Kilovolt per centimeter equals 100,000 Kilovolt per meter.