Abvolt per Centimeter to Kilovolt per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Abvolt per Centimeter and Kilovolt per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

abV/cm
kV/cm

How to Convert Abvolt per Centimeter to Kilovolt per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 abV/cm = 1E-11 kV/cm
1 kV/cm = 100000000000 abV/cm

Example

Convert 15 abV/cm to kV/cm:

15 abV/cm = 15 × 1E-11 kV/cm = 1E-10 kV/cm

Unit Information

Learn about the electric field strength units you're converting between

Abvolt per Centimeter

abV/cm

Definition

The Abvolt per Centimeter (abV/cm) is a CGS electromagnetic unit equal to 0.000001 volts per meter. It is part of the absolute electromagnetic system of units, used historically in scientific research and still relevant in some specialized applications.

History/Origin

The abvolt per centimeter emerged from the CGS electromagnetic system, which was prevalent in scientific research during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This system provided a coherent framework for understanding electromagnetism before the SI system became the international standard.

Current Use

The abvolt per centimeter is largely obsolete in modern practical applications. Its primary relevance is in academic studies of classical electromagnetism, historical physics literature, and in specialized theoretical contexts where CGS units are still used for consistency with older formulations.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Kilovolt per Centimeter

kV/cm

Definition

The Kilovolt per Centimeter (kV/cm) equals 100,000 volts per meter, representing extremely strong electric fields. This unit is commonly used in high-voltage engineering, electrical breakdown studies, and applications involving very short distances with high potential differences.

History/Origin

This unit became important with the development of high-voltage electrical systems and the need to measure electric field strengths over very small distances. It is particularly relevant in electrical insulation testing and the study of electrical breakdown phenomena.

Current Use

Kilovolt per centimeter is used in high-voltage engineering, electrical insulation testing, and the study of electrical breakdown in materials. It is essential for understanding the electric fields in capacitors, electrical equipment, and high-voltage research applications.

Multiplier

100000

Offset

0

Abvolt per Centimeter to Kilovolt per Centimeter Conversion Table

Abvolt per Centimeter [abV/cm] Kilovolt per Centimeter [kV/cm]
1 abV/cm 1E-11 kV/cm
10 abV/cm 1E-10 kV/cm
25 abV/cm 2E-10 kV/cm
50 abV/cm 5E-10 kV/cm
100 abV/cm 1E-9 kV/cm
0 abV/cm 0E+0 kV/cm
-10 abV/cm -1E-10 kV/cm
-40 abV/cm -4E-10 kV/cm