Abvolt to Volt Conversion

Convert between Abvolt and Volt quickly and accurately.

From Abvolt

abV

To Volt

How to Convert Abvolt to Volt

Conversion Formula

1 abV = 1E-8 V

1 V = 100000000 abV

Example

Convert 15 abV to V:

15 abV = 15 × 1E-8 V = 1E-7 V

Unit Information

Learn about the electric potential units you're converting between

Abvolt

abV

Definition

A unit of electric potential in the CGS electromagnetic system. One abvolt equals 10^-8 volts, making it a very small unit of electric potential.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) electromagnetic system developed in the 19th century. The prefix "ab" indicates electromagnetic units in the CGS system.

Current Use

Still used in some specialized physics applications, particularly in electromagnetic theory and certain areas of plasma physics where very small potential differences are measured.

Multiplier

1E-8

Offset

Volt

Definition

The volt is the SI derived unit of electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force. It is defined as the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power.

History/Origin

Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), who invented the voltaic pile, the first chemical battery. The volt was officially adopted as the unit of electric potential in 1881.

Current Use

Widely used in electrical engineering, electronics, and physics. Essential for measuring voltage in circuits, batteries, power supplies, and electrical systems. Standard unit in all electrical calculations and measurements.

Multiplier

Offset