Voltage Converter
Volt (V)
Definition: The volt (symbol: V) is the SI derived unit of electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force. It is defined as the electric potential between two points of a conducting wire when an electric current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power between those points.
History/origin: The unit is named in honor of the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827), who invented the voltaic pile, the first chemical battery.
Current use: The volt is the universal standard for measuring electrical potential in household electronics, batteries, and power distribution systems worldwide.
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.
Volt (V) to Kilovolt (kV) Conversion Table
| Volt (V) [v] | Kilovolt (kV) [kv] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 v | 0.00001 kv |
| 0.1 v | 0.0001 kv |
| 1 v | 0.001 kv |
| 2 v | 0.002 kv |
| 3 v | 0.003 kv |
| 5 v | 0.005 kv |
| 10 v | 0.01 kv |
| 20 v | 0.02 kv |
| 50 v | 0.05 kv |
| 100 v | 0.1 kv |
| 1000 v | 1 kv |
How to Convert Volt (V) to Kilovolt (kV)
1 v = 0.001 kv
1 kv = 1000 v
Example: convert 15 v to kv:
15 v = 15 × 0.001 kv = 0.015 kv
Did You Know?
- Did you know? Different countries use different voltages! While most of the world (including Bangladesh and Europe) uses 220-240V, North America uses 110-120V for standard household outlets.
- High-voltage transmission lines carry electricity over long distances at 110 kV, 230 kV, or even higher to reduce energy loss during transport.