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Kilovolt per centimeter to Volt per meter Converter
Use this page to convert kilovolt per centimeter values into volt per meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kV/cm = 100,000 V/m
1 V/m = 0.00001 kV/cm
Example: 1000 kV/cm = 100,000,000 V/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.
Volt per meter
Volt per meter measures electric potential difference per unit length.
History: Volt per meter is the SI derived unit for electric field strength.
Current use: Used in electromagnetism, insulation, antennas, sensors, high-voltage design, and physics.
Also written as V/m.
Kilovolt per centimeter to Volt per meter table
| Kilovolt per centimeter [kV/cm] | Volt per meter [V/m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kV/cm | 1,000 V/m |
| 0.1 kV/cm | 10,000 V/m |
| 1 kV/cm | 100,000 V/m |
| 2 kV/cm | 200,000 V/m |
| 5 kV/cm | 500,000 V/m |
| 10 kV/cm | 1,000,000 V/m |
| 20 kV/cm | 2,000,000 V/m |
| 50 kV/cm | 5,000,000 V/m |
| 100 kV/cm | 10,000,000 V/m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Volt per meter (V/m) are in one Kilovolt per centimeter (kV/cm)?
One Kilovolt per centimeter equals 100,000 Volt per meter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per centimeter to Volt per meter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per centimeter value by 100,000 to get the result in Volt per meter.
How do you convert Volt per meter back to Kilovolt per centimeter?
Multiply the Volt per meter value by 0.00001 to get back to Kilovolt per centimeter.
What is 1000 Kilovolt per centimeter in Volt per meter?
1000 Kilovolt per centimeter equals 100,000,000 Volt per meter.
