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Megavolt per meter to Kilovolt per centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert megavolt per meter values into kilovolt per centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 MV/m = 10 kV/cm
1 kV/cm = 0.1 MV/m
Example: 1000 MV/m = 10,000 kV/cm
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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 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.
Megavolt per meter to Kilovolt per centimeter table
| Megavolt per meter [MV/m] | Kilovolt per centimeter [kV/cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MV/m | 0.1 kV/cm |
| 0.1 MV/m | 1 kV/cm |
| 1 MV/m | 10 kV/cm |
| 2 MV/m | 20 kV/cm |
| 5 MV/m | 50 kV/cm |
| 10 MV/m | 100 kV/cm |
| 20 MV/m | 200 kV/cm |
| 50 MV/m | 500 kV/cm |
| 100 MV/m | 1,000 kV/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilovolt per centimeter (kV/cm) are in one Megavolt per meter (MV/m)?
One Megavolt per meter equals 10 Kilovolt per centimeter.
How do you convert Megavolt per meter to Kilovolt per centimeter?
Multiply the Megavolt per meter value by 10 to get the result in Kilovolt per centimeter.
How do you convert Kilovolt per centimeter back to Megavolt per meter?
Multiply the Kilovolt per centimeter value by 0.1 to get back to Megavolt per meter.
What is 1000 Megavolt per meter in Kilovolt per centimeter?
1000 Megavolt per meter equals 10,000 Kilovolt per centimeter.