Kilovolt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter Conversion

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

kV/in
V/cm

How to Convert Kilovolt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 kV/in = 393.701 V/cm
1 V/cm = 0.003 kV/in

Example

Convert 15 kV/in to V/cm:

15 kV/in = 15 × 393.701 V/cm = 5905.512 V/cm

Unit Information

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

Kilovolt per Inch

kV/in

Definition

The Kilovolt per Inch (kV/in) equals approximately 39,370 volts per meter, used primarily in countries using imperial units for high-voltage applications. This unit is common in North American electrical engineering and high-voltage equipment specifications.

History/Origin

The kilovolt per inch unit emerged from the use of imperial measurements in electrical engineering, particularly in North America. It became standard in high-voltage applications where inch-scale measurements were more practical than metric units.

Current Use

Kilovolt per inch is primarily used in North American electrical engineering, high-voltage equipment specifications, and applications where imperial units are preferred. It is common in power transmission and electrical equipment design in the United States and Canada.

Multiplier

39370.079

Offset

0

Volt per Centimeter

V/cm

Definition

The Volt per Centimeter (V/cm) equals 100 volts per meter, providing a convenient scale for measuring electric field strengths over centimeter-scale distances. This unit is particularly useful in laboratory measurements and small-scale electrical applications.

History/Origin

The volt per centimeter unit emerged from practical laboratory measurements where centimeter-scale distances were more convenient than meters. It became standard in many electrical engineering applications where moderate field strengths are measured over short distances.

Current Use

Volt per centimeter is commonly used in laboratory measurements, electrical testing, and small-scale electrical applications. It is particularly useful in electrochemistry, plasma physics, and electrical characterization of materials and devices.

Multiplier

100

Offset

0

Kilovolt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilovolt per Inch [kV/in] Volt per Centimeter [V/cm]
1 kV/in 393.700787 V/cm
10 kV/in 3937.007874 V/cm
25 kV/in 9842.519685 V/cm
50 kV/in 19685.03937 V/cm
100 kV/in 39370.07874 V/cm
0 kV/in 0E+0 V/cm
-10 kV/in -3937.007874 V/cm
-40 kV/in -15748.031496 V/cm