Volt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil Conversion

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

V/cm
V/mil

How to Convert Volt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil

Conversion Formula

1 V/cm = 0.003 V/mil
1 V/mil = 393.701 V/cm

Example

Convert 15 V/cm to V/mil:

15 V/cm = 15 × 0.003 V/mil = 0.038 V/mil

Unit Information

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

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

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

Volt per Centimeter to Volt per Mil Conversion Table

Volt per Centimeter [V/cm] Volt per Mil [V/mil]
1 V/cm 0.00254 V/mil
10 V/cm 0.0254 V/mil
25 V/cm 0.0635 V/mil
50 V/cm 0.127 V/mil
100 V/cm 0.254 V/mil
0 V/cm 0E+0 V/mil
-10 V/cm -0.0254 V/mil
-40 V/cm -0.1016 V/mil