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Kilovolt per meter to Megavolt per meter Converter
Use this page to convert kilovolt per meter values into megavolt per meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kV/m = 0.001 MV/m
1 MV/m = 1,000 kV/m
Example: 1000 kV/m = 1 MV/m
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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.
Megavolt per meter
One megavolt per meter is equal to one million volts per meter (1000000 volts per meter).
History: Megavolt-per-meter fields are common in dielectric breakdown and pulsed high-voltage references.
Current use: Used for dielectric strength, insulation testing, particle accelerators, and high-field research.
Also written as MV/m.
Kilovolt per meter to Megavolt per meter table
| Kilovolt per meter [kV/m] | Megavolt per meter [MV/m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kV/m | 0.00001 MV/m |
| 0.1 kV/m | 0.0001 MV/m |
| 1 kV/m | 0.001 MV/m |
| 2 kV/m | 0.002 MV/m |
| 5 kV/m | 0.005 MV/m |
| 10 kV/m | 0.01 MV/m |
| 20 kV/m | 0.02 MV/m |
| 50 kV/m | 0.05 MV/m |
| 100 kV/m | 0.1 MV/m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Megavolt per meter (MV/m) are in one Kilovolt per meter (kV/m)?
One Kilovolt per meter equals 0.001 Megavolt per meter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per meter to Megavolt per meter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per meter value by 0.001 to get the result in Megavolt per meter.
How do you convert Megavolt per meter back to Kilovolt per meter?
Multiply the Megavolt per meter value by 1,000 to get back to Kilovolt per meter.
What is 1000 Kilovolt per meter in Megavolt per meter?
1000 Kilovolt per meter equals 1 Megavolt per meter.