What is statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm)?

Statvolt per centimeter is a unit of electric field strength in the CGS electrostatic system, defined as one statvolt of potential difference across one centimeter.

Why convert from statvolt/cm to abvolt/cm?

Conversion is needed to translate electric field strength measurements between different CGS sub-systems, allowing comparison and integration of historical and theoretical physics data.

Are these units still commonly used?

No, both statvolt/cm and abvolt/cm are largely obsolete and mainly relevant for historical data analysis and specialized scientific research.

How to Convert from Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm] to Abvolt/centimeter [abV/cm]

Learn how to convert electric field strength values from statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm) in the CGS electrostatic system to abvolt per centimeter (abV/cm) in the CGS electromagnetic system using this practical conversion guide.

Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm]

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Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm] to Abvolt/centimeter [abV/cm] Conversion Table

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Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm] to Abvolt/centimeter [abV/cm] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts electric field strength measurements from statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm), a unit used in the CGS electrostatic system, to abvolt per centimeter (abV/cm), a unit from the CGS electromagnetic system. It is designed to facilitate comparisons and data integration across different classical unit systems used primarily in physics and historical research.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm) that you want to convert
Select the desired output unit as abvolt per centimeter (abV/cm)
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent electric field strength
Review example conversions for additional guidance

Key Features

Converts between CGS-ESU (statvolt/cm) and CGS-EMU (abvolt/cm) units of electric field strength
Useful for interpreting and comparing older experimental and theoretical data
Includes precise conversion rate and example calculations
Supports specialized scientific and historical research needs
Browser-based and easy to operate

Examples

2 stV/cm converts to 2 × 29979199999.34 abV/cm = 59958399998.68 abV/cm
0.5 stV/cm converts to 0.5 × 29979199999.34 abV/cm = 14989599999.67 abV/cm

Common Use Cases

Translating electric field strength between CGS electrostatic and electromagnetic systems to compare historical data
Analyzing electric field measurements from older experimental or astrophysical literature using CGS units
Converting data to modern SI units for integration with current physics research
Working in theoretical electrodynamics or plasma physics involving Gaussian/CGS units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure unit systems are correctly identified to avoid conversion errors
Use examples provided to verify conversions before applying to critical data
Be mindful of the large conversion factor which may lead to numerical handling challenges
Recognize the limitations inherent to legacy CGS units when comparing with SI units

Limitations

Both statvolt/cm and abvolt/cm units have largely fallen out of general use and are mostly relevant for historical or specialized scientific contexts
Differences between CGS-ESU and CGS-EMU systems may limit direct comparability
Older data may have precision constraints affecting conversion accuracy
The very large conversion factor can pose challenges for numerical processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm)?: Statvolt per centimeter is a unit of electric field strength in the CGS electrostatic system, defined as one statvolt of potential difference across one centimeter.
Why convert from statvolt/cm to abvolt/cm?: Conversion is needed to translate electric field strength measurements between different CGS sub-systems, allowing comparison and integration of historical and theoretical physics data.
Are these units still commonly used?: No, both statvolt/cm and abvolt/cm are largely obsolete and mainly relevant for historical data analysis and specialized scientific research.

Key Terminology

Statvolt/centimeter [stV/cm]: A CGS electrostatic unit of electric field strength defined as one statvolt potential difference across one centimeter.
Abvolt/centimeter [abV/cm]: A CGS electromagnetic unit of electric field strength representing one abvolt per centimeter, mainly used in older literature.
CGS System: A system of units based on centimetre, gram, and second used historically in physics, including electrostatic (ESU) and electromagnetic (EMU) sub-systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which CGS system does statvolt/centimeter belong to?

CGS-EMU system

CGS-ESU system

SI system

What is the approximate conversion factor from stV/cm to abV/cm?

1 million

29979199999.34

For what purpose is converting statvolt/cm to abvolt/cm commonly used?

Modern electrical safety testing

Comparing historical CGS electric field data

Measuring daily weather changes

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