Kilovolt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil Conversion

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

kV/cm
V/mil

How to Convert Kilovolt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil

Conversion Formula

1 kV/cm = 2.54 V/mil
1 V/mil = 0.394 kV/cm

Example

Convert 15 kV/cm to V/mil:

15 kV/cm = 15 × 2.54 V/mil = 38.1 V/mil

Unit Information

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

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

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

Kilovolt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil Conversion Table

Kilovolt per Centimeter [kV/cm] Volt per Mil [V/mil]
1 kV/cm 2.54 V/mil
10 kV/cm 25.4 V/mil
25 kV/cm 63.5 V/mil
50 kV/cm 127 V/mil
100 kV/cm 254 V/mil
0 kV/cm 0E+0 V/mil
-10 kV/cm -25.4 V/mil
-40 kV/cm -101.6 V/mil