Volt to ESU of Electric Potential Conversion

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

From Volt

To ESU of Electric Potential

ESU

How to Convert Volt to ESU of Electric Potential

Conversion Formula

1 V = 0.003 ESU

1 ESU = 299.793 V

Example

Convert 15 V to ESU:

15 V = 15 × 0.003 ESU = 0.05 ESU

Unit Information

Learn about the electric potential units you're converting between

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

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