ESU of Electric Potential to Volt Conversion

Convert between ESU of Electric Potential and Volt quickly and accurately.

ESU
V

How to Convert ESU of Electric Potential to Volt

Conversion Formula

1 ESU = 299.793 V
1 V = 0.003 ESU

Example

Convert 15 ESU to V:

15 ESU = 15 × 299.793 V = 4496.888 V

Unit Information

Learn about the electric potential units you're converting between

ESU of Electric Potential

ESU

Definition

Electrostatic Unit of electric potential in the CGS system. Equivalent to one statvolt, representing approximately 299.7925 volts in the SI system.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS electrostatic unit system developed alongside electromagnetic units. ESU units were commonly used in early electrical and electromagnetic research.

Current Use

Primarily used in theoretical physics, electromagnetic research, and some specialized applications where the CGS electrostatic system is preferred over SI units.

Multiplier

299.793

Offset

0

Volt

V

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

1

Offset

0

ESU of Electric Potential to Volt Conversion Table

ESU of Electric Potential [ESU] Volt [V]
1 ESU 299.7925 V
10 ESU 2997.925 V
25 ESU 7494.8125 V
50 ESU 14989.625 V
100 ESU 29979.25 V
0 ESU 0E+0 V
-10 ESU -2997.925 V
-40 ESU -11991.7 V