What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms electric field strength values measured in statvolt/inch, an older electrostatic cgs unit, into kilovolt/meter, a widely used SI unit in engineering and physics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in statvolt/inch that you want to convert
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Select statvolt/inch as the source unit and kilovolt/meter as the target unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent electric field strength in kilovolt/meter
Key Features
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Converts electric field strength from statvolt/inch to kilovolt/meter
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Supports conversion for legacy and modern measurement contexts
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translation
Examples
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2 statvolt/inch equals 23.6056692906 kilovolt/meter
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0.5 statvolt/inch equals 5.90141732265 kilovolt/meter
Common Use Cases
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Reporting electric-field magnitudes in historical or classical electrostatics literature
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Converting measurements from electrostatic cgs system experiments to SI units
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Assessing insulation and safety near high-voltage equipment using modern units
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Defining dielectric breakdown test levels and exposure limits in engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the context when working with statvolt/inch since it is a legacy unit
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Convert all values to SI units for compatibility with contemporary standards and instruments
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Use the precise conversion factor to maintain consistency in comparisons
Limitations
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Statvolt/inch is mainly a specialized or historical unit not commonly used in modern practice
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Conversion from cgs to SI units may involve some loss of precision due to system differences
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Ensure correct application context as statvolt/inch is uncommon without conversion in engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does statvolt/inch measure?
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Statvolt/inch measures electric field strength in the electrostatic cgs (esu) system as potential difference per inch.
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Why convert statvolt/inch to kilovolt/meter?
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Conversion is needed to translate legacy or specialized electrostatic measurements into SI units used in modern engineering and safety assessments.
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Is statvolt/inch still used today?
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Statvolt/inch is primarily a historical or specialized unit; it is rarely used in modern applications without conversion to SI units.
Key Terminology
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Statvolt/inch [stV/in]
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A historical cgs unit of electric field strength representing one statvolt potential difference across one inch.
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Kilovolt/meter [kV/m]
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An SI unit of electric field strength equal to 1,000 volts per meter, commonly used in engineering and physics.
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Electric field strength
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A measure of the force per unit charge exerted by an electric field at a point in space.