Volt per Mil to Statvolt per Centimeter Conversion

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

From Volt per Mil

V/mil

To Statvolt per Centimeter

stV/cm

How to Convert Volt per Mil to Statvolt per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 V/mil = 1.313 stV/cm

1 stV/cm = 0.761 V/mil

Example

Convert 15 V/mil to stV/cm:

15 V/mil = 15 × 1.313 stV/cm = 19.699 stV/cm

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

Statvolt per Centimeter

stV/cm

Definition

The Statvolt per Centimeter (stV/cm) is a CGS electrostatic unit equal to approximately 29,979 volts per meter. It is part of the CGS electrostatic system, used historically in theoretical physics and still relevant in some specialized electromagnetic studies.

History/Origin

The statvolt per centimeter originated from the CGS electrostatic system, which was developed in the 19th century for theoretical physics. This system was based on the fundamental properties of electric charge and was widely used in electromagnetic theory before the adoption of the SI system.

Current Use

The statvolt per centimeter is primarily used in academic and theoretical contexts, particularly in classical electromagnetic theory and historical physics literature. It is occasionally used in specialized research areas where CGS units provide theoretical advantages.

Multiplier

29979.2

Offset