Statvolt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter Conversion

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

stV/in
V/cm

How to Convert Statvolt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 stV/in = 118.028 V/cm
1 V/cm = 0.008 stV/in

Example

Convert 15 stV/in to V/cm:

15 stV/in = 15 × 118.028 V/cm = 1770.425 V/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

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

Statvolt per Inch to Volt per Centimeter Conversion Table

Statvolt per Inch [stV/in] Volt per Centimeter [V/cm]
1 stV/in 118.028346 V/cm
10 stV/in 1180.283465 V/cm
25 stV/in 2950.708661 V/cm
50 stV/in 5901.417323 V/cm
100 stV/in 11802.834645 V/cm
0 stV/in 0E+0 V/cm
-10 stV/in -1180.283465 V/cm
-40 stV/in -4721.133858 V/cm