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Kilovolt per meter to Volt per centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert kilovolt per meter values into volt per centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kV/m = 10 V/cm
1 V/cm = 0.1 kV/m
Example: 1000 kV/m = 10,000 V/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.
Volt per centimeter
One volt per centimeter is equal to 100 volts per meter.
History: Volt-per-centimeter units are common in laboratory and materials references.
Current use: Used in sensors, semiconductor fields, electrochemistry, and lab-scale devices.
Also written as V/cm.
Kilovolt per meter to Volt per centimeter table
| Kilovolt per meter [kV/m] | Volt per centimeter [V/cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kV/m | 0.1 V/cm |
| 0.1 kV/m | 1 V/cm |
| 1 kV/m | 10 V/cm |
| 2 kV/m | 20 V/cm |
| 5 kV/m | 50 V/cm |
| 10 kV/m | 100 V/cm |
| 20 kV/m | 200 V/cm |
| 50 kV/m | 500 V/cm |
| 100 kV/m | 1,000 V/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Volt per centimeter (V/cm) are in one Kilovolt per meter (kV/m)?
One Kilovolt per meter equals 10 Volt per centimeter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per meter to Volt per centimeter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per meter value by 10 to get the result in Volt per centimeter.
How do you convert Volt per centimeter back to Kilovolt per meter?
Multiply the Volt per centimeter value by 0.1 to get back to Kilovolt per meter.
What is 1000 Kilovolt per meter in Volt per centimeter?
1000 Kilovolt per meter equals 10,000 Volt per centimeter.