Millivolt per Meter to Statvolt per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Millivolt per Meter and Statvolt per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

mV/m
stV/cm

How to Convert Millivolt per Meter to Statvolt per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 mV/m = 3E-8 stV/cm
1 stV/cm = 29979199.999 mV/m

Example

Convert 15 mV/m to stV/cm:

15 mV/m = 15 × 3E-8 stV/cm = 5E-7 stV/cm

Unit Information

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

Millivolt per Meter

mV/m

Definition

The Millivolt per Meter (mV/m) equals 0.001 volts per meter, used for measuring very weak electric fields. This unit is essential in electromagnetic compatibility testing, environmental monitoring, and applications involving extremely low field strengths.

History/Origin

The millivolt per meter became important with the development of sensitive electrical measurement techniques and the need to quantify very weak electric fields. It is particularly relevant in electromagnetic compatibility and environmental electromagnetic field measurements.

Current Use

Millivolt per meter is widely used in electromagnetic compatibility testing, environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications. It is essential for measuring weak electric fields from electronic devices, power lines, and natural electromagnetic phenomena.

Multiplier

0.001

Offset

0

Statvolt per Centimeter

stV/cm

Definition

The Statvolt per Centimeter (stV/cm) is a CGS electrostatic unit equal to approximately 29,979 volts per meter. It is part of the CGS electrostatic system, used historically in theoretical physics and still relevant in some specialized electromagnetic studies.

History/Origin

The statvolt per centimeter originated from the CGS electrostatic system, which was developed in the 19th century for theoretical physics. This system was based on the fundamental properties of electric charge and was widely used in electromagnetic theory before the adoption of the SI system.

Current Use

The statvolt per centimeter is primarily used in academic and theoretical contexts, particularly in classical electromagnetic theory and historical physics literature. It is occasionally used in specialized research areas where CGS units provide theoretical advantages.

Multiplier

29979.2

Offset

0

Millivolt per Meter to Statvolt per Centimeter Conversion Table

Millivolt per Meter [mV/m] Statvolt per Centimeter [stV/cm]
1 mV/m 3E-8 stV/cm
10 mV/m 3E-7 stV/cm
25 mV/m 8E-7 stV/cm
50 mV/m 0.000002 stV/cm
100 mV/m 0.000003 stV/cm
0 mV/m 0E+0 stV/cm
-10 mV/m -3E-7 stV/cm
-40 mV/m -0.000001 stV/cm