Volt per Mil to Kilovolt per Meter Conversion

Convert between Volt per Mil and Kilovolt per Meter quickly and accurately.

From Volt per Mil

V/mil

To Kilovolt per Meter

kV/m

How to Convert Volt per Mil to Kilovolt per Meter

Conversion Formula

1 V/mil = 39.37 kV/m

1 kV/m = 0.025 V/mil

Example

Convert 15 V/mil to kV/m:

15 V/mil = 15 × 39.37 kV/m = 590.551 kV/m

Unit Information

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

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

Kilovolt per Meter

kV/m

Definition

The Kilovolt per Meter (kV/m) is equal to 1,000 volts per meter, commonly used for measuring strong electric fields. This unit is particularly useful in high-voltage applications, power transmission systems, and industrial electrical equipment where field strengths are significant.

History/Origin

The kilovolt per meter emerged with the development of high-voltage electrical systems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As electrical power transmission expanded, engineers needed convenient units for expressing the strong electric fields present in power lines and electrical equipment.

Current Use

Kilovolt per meter is extensively used in power engineering, high-voltage testing, and electrical safety analysis. It is crucial for designing power transmission lines, electrical insulation systems, and understanding the electric fields in high-voltage environments.

Multiplier

1000

Offset