Statvolt per Inch to Kilovolt per Centimeter Conversion

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

stV/in
kV/cm

How to Convert Statvolt per Inch to Kilovolt per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 stV/in = 0.118 kV/cm
1 kV/cm = 8.473 stV/in

Example

Convert 15 stV/in to kV/cm:

15 stV/in = 15 × 0.118 kV/cm = 1.77 kV/cm

Unit Information

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

Statvolt per Inch

stV/in

Definition

The Statvolt per Inch (stV/in) equals approximately 11,803 volts per meter, combining the CGS electrostatic unit with imperial measurements. This hybrid unit was used in some specialized applications where both CGS electrostatic units and imperial measurements were employed.

History/Origin

The statvolt per inch unit emerged from the combination of CGS electrostatic units with imperial measurements, used in some specialized applications where both systems were employed. It represents a transitional period in electrical engineering between different unit systems.

Current Use

The statvolt per inch is largely obsolete and rarely used in modern applications. Its primary relevance is in historical electrical engineering literature and specialized theoretical studies where the combination of CGS electrostatic and imperial units was historically significant.

Multiplier

11802.835

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

Statvolt per Inch to Kilovolt per Centimeter Conversion Table

Statvolt per Inch [stV/in] Kilovolt per Centimeter [kV/cm]
1 stV/in 0.118028 kV/cm
10 stV/in 1.180283 kV/cm
25 stV/in 2.950709 kV/cm
50 stV/in 5.901417 kV/cm
100 stV/in 11.802835 kV/cm
0 stV/in 0E+0 kV/cm
-10 stV/in -1.180283 kV/cm
-40 stV/in -4.721134 kV/cm