Volt per Meter to Volt per Inch Conversion

Convert between Volt per Meter and Volt per Inch quickly and accurately.

From Volt per Meter

V/m

To Volt per Inch

V/in

How to Convert Volt per Meter to Volt per Inch

Conversion Formula

1 V/m = 0.025 V/in

1 V/in = 39.37 V/m

Example

Convert 15 V/m to V/in:

15 V/m = 15 × 0.025 V/in = 0.381 V/in

Unit Information

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

Volt per Meter

V/m

Definition

The Volt per Meter (V/m) is the SI unit of electric field strength, representing the electric potential difference per unit distance. It measures the force experienced by a unit positive charge in an electric field and is fundamental to understanding electromagnetic phenomena.

History/Origin

Named after Alessandro Volta, who invented the first electric battery, the volt per meter became the standard SI unit for electric field strength. It emerged from the work of Faraday, Maxwell, and other pioneers who established the relationship between electric fields and potential differences.

Current Use

Volt per meter is widely used in physics, electrical engineering, and electromagnetic applications. It is essential for designing electrical equipment, analyzing electromagnetic interference, and understanding the behavior of electric fields in various materials and environments.

Multiplier

Offset

Volt per Inch

V/in

Definition

The Volt per Inch (V/in) equals approximately 39.37 volts per meter, providing a convenient imperial unit for measuring electric field strengths. This unit is commonly used in North American electrical engineering and applications using imperial measurements.

History/Origin

The volt per inch unit developed from the practical need to express electric field strengths in imperial units, particularly in North American electrical engineering. It became standard in applications where inch-scale measurements were more convenient than metric units.

Current Use

Volt per inch is commonly used in North American electrical engineering, electrical testing, and applications where imperial units are preferred. It is particularly useful in electrical equipment design and testing in the United States and Canada.

Multiplier

39.37

Offset