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Kilovolt per meter to Kilovolt per centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert kilovolt per meter values into kilovolt per centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kV/m = 0.01 kV/cm
1 kV/cm = 100 kV/m
Example: 1000 kV/m = 10 kV/cm
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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
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 to Kilovolt per centimeter table
| Kilovolt per meter [kV/m] | Kilovolt per centimeter [kV/cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kV/m | 0.0001 kV/cm |
| 0.1 kV/m | 0.001 kV/cm |
| 1 kV/m | 0.01 kV/cm |
| 2 kV/m | 0.02 kV/cm |
| 5 kV/m | 0.05 kV/cm |
| 10 kV/m | 0.1 kV/cm |
| 20 kV/m | 0.2 kV/cm |
| 50 kV/m | 0.5 kV/cm |
| 100 kV/m | 1 kV/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilovolt per centimeter (kV/cm) are in one Kilovolt per meter (kV/m)?
One Kilovolt per meter equals 0.01 Kilovolt per centimeter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per meter to Kilovolt per centimeter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per meter value by 0.01 to get the result in Kilovolt per centimeter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per centimeter back to Kilovolt per meter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per centimeter value by 100 to get back to Kilovolt per meter.
What is 1000 Kilovolt per meter in Kilovolt per centimeter?
1000 Kilovolt per meter equals 10 Kilovolt per centimeter.