Voltage Converter
Millivolt (mV)
Definition: A millivolt (symbol: mV) is a submultiple of the volt, equal to one-thousandth (1/1,000) of a volt.
History/origin: As scientific instruments became more sensitive in the late 19th century, the millivolt became essential for measuring small electrochemical reactions and biological signals.
Current use: Millivolts are used extensively in medical diagnostics (ECG/EEG), measuring sensor outputs (like thermocouples), and in high-precision electronics testing.
Kilovolt (kV)
Definition: A kilovolt (symbol: kV) is a multiple of the volt, equal to one thousand (1,000) volts.
History/origin: With the rise of long-distance power transmission in the early 20th century, the kilovolt became the standard unit for expressing high-voltage grid capacities.
Current use: Kilovolts are the primary unit for high-voltage power lines, X-ray machines, and large-scale industrial electrical equipment.
Millivolt (mV) to Kilovolt (kV) Conversion Table
| Millivolt (mV) [mv] | Kilovolt (kV) [kv] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mv | 0.00000001 kv |
| 0.1 mv | 0.0000001 kv |
| 1 mv | 0.000001 kv |
| 2 mv | 0.000002 kv |
| 3 mv | 0.000003 kv |
| 5 mv | 0.000005 kv |
| 10 mv | 0.00001 kv |
| 20 mv | 0.00002 kv |
| 50 mv | 0.00005 kv |
| 100 mv | 0.0001 kv |
| 1000 mv | 0.001 kv |
How to Convert Millivolt (mV) to Kilovolt (kV)
1 mv = 0.000001 kv
1 kv = 1000000 mv
Example: convert 15 mv to kv:
15 mv = 15 × 0.000001 kv = 0.000015 kv
Did You Know?
- Millivolts (mV) are used to measure tiny electrical signals in the human body. For example, an ECG machine detects signals from your heart that are often only a few millivolts in strength.
- High-voltage transmission lines carry electricity over long distances at 110 kV, 230 kV, or even higher to reduce energy loss during transport.