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