What does millivolt per meter measure?

Millivolt per meter (mV/m) measures electric field strength as the potential difference of one millivolt across one meter, equivalent to a force per unit charge.

Why convert mV/m to statvolt per centimeter?

Conversion is useful to translate measurements into the CGS electrostatic system for theoretical calculations or comparison with older scientific literature.

Is the statvolt per centimeter commonly used today?

No, it is part of the CGS system, which is less common in contemporary practice but still used in some theoretical fields and historical contexts.

How to Convert from Millivolt/meter [mV/m] to Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm]?

Learn how to convert electric field strength measurements from millivolt per meter (mV/m) to statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm) using our straightforward unit converter tool.

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Millivolt/meter [mV/m] to Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to change electric field strength values from millivolt per meter (mV/m), an SI unit, to statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm), a CGS electrostatic unit. It is useful for comparing measurements across different unit systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the electric field value in millivolt per meter (mV/m).
Select the target unit as statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm).
Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent electric field strength in stV/cm.

Key Features

Converts electric field strength from mV/m to stV/cm accurately following standardized rates.
Supports measurements relevant to environmental, theoretical, and astrophysical applications.
Easy to use with clear input and output unit selection.
Browser-based with no installation required.

Examples

Convert 10 mV/m to stV/cm to get 3.335646048e-7 stV/cm.
Convert 100 mV/m to stV/cm resulting in 3.335646048e-6 stV/cm.

Common Use Cases

Translating electric field measurements from SI units to CGS electrostatic units for theoretical electrodynamics or plasma physics work.
Interpreting or reporting values in older astrophysics and experimental literature that uses the Gaussian system.
Converting historical CGS electric field data into SI units for modern comparisons.
Measuring low-level ambient electric fields in environmental and bioelectromagnetics studies.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure numerical accuracy by carefully entering values due to very small conversion factors.
Use this tool to facilitate comparison of data measured in different unit systems.
Understand the context where CGS units apply to better interpret converted results.

Limitations

The statvolt per centimeter belongs to the less commonly used CGS system compared to SI units.
Precision can be affected by fundamental differences between SI and CGS unit systems.
Small conversion factors require attention to avoid rounding errors especially at low electric field strengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does millivolt per meter measure?: Millivolt per meter (mV/m) measures electric field strength as the potential difference of one millivolt across one meter, equivalent to a force per unit charge.
Why convert mV/m to statvolt per centimeter?: Conversion is useful to translate measurements into the CGS electrostatic system for theoretical calculations or comparison with older scientific literature.
Is the statvolt per centimeter commonly used today?: No, it is part of the CGS system, which is less common in contemporary practice but still used in some theoretical fields and historical contexts.

Key Terminology

Millivolt per meter (mV/m): An SI unit of electric field strength, representing a potential difference of one millivolt over one meter.
Statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm): A unit of electric field strength in the CGS electrostatic system, equal to a potential difference of one statvolt across one centimetre.
CGS system: The centimetre–gram–second system of units used especially in theoretical physics and older scientific literature.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit system does statvolt per centimeter belong to?

SI system

CGS electrostatic system

Imperial system

What field does the millivolt per meter measure?

Magnetic field strength

Electric field strength

Gravitational field strength

Why might you need to convert mV/m to stV/cm?

To apply data in theoretical electrodynamics

To measure temperature accurately

To calculate mechanical force

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