Abvolt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil Conversion

Convert between Abvolt per Centimeter and Volt per Mil quickly and accurately.

abV/cm
V/mil

How to Convert Abvolt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil

Conversion Formula

1 abV/cm = 3E-11 V/mil
1 V/mil = 39370078740.157 abV/cm

Example

Convert 15 abV/cm to V/mil:

15 abV/cm = 15 × 3E-11 V/mil = 4E-10 V/mil

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

Volt per Mil

V/mil

Definition

The Volt per Mil (V/mil) equals approximately 39,370 volts per meter, where a mil is one thousandth of an inch. This unit is used in electrical insulation testing and applications involving very thin materials with high electric field strengths.

History/Origin

The volt per mil unit became important in electrical insulation testing and the study of electrical breakdown in thin materials. The mil unit (0.001 inch) is commonly used in electrical engineering for measuring very small distances, particularly in insulation specifications.

Current Use

Volt per mil is extensively used in electrical insulation testing, capacitor design, and the study of electrical breakdown in thin materials. It is particularly important in the electrical industry for specifying insulation requirements and testing electrical equipment.

Multiplier

39370.079

Offset

0

Abvolt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil Conversion Table

Abvolt per Centimeter [abV/cm] Volt per Mil [V/mil]
1 abV/cm 3E-11 V/mil
10 abV/cm 3E-10 V/mil
25 abV/cm 6E-10 V/mil
50 abV/cm 1E-9 V/mil
100 abV/cm 3E-9 V/mil
0 abV/cm 0E+0 V/mil
-10 abV/cm -3E-10 V/mil
-40 abV/cm -1E-9 V/mil