What Is This Tool?
This tool converts electric field strength measurements from statvolt per inch (stV/in), a unit used in classical electrostatics, to newton per coulomb (N/C), the standard SI unit. It facilitates translating older or specialized cgs electrostatic units into modern engineering terms.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the electric field value in statvolt per inch (stV/in).
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Select statvolt/inch as the input unit and newton/coulomb (N/C) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the corresponding value in newton per coulomb.
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Use the converted result for analysis, design, or documentation.
Key Features
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Supports conversion between statvolt per inch and newton per coulomb units.
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Utilizes the precise conversion factor based on the relation 1 stV/in = 11802.834645298 N/C.
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Enables consistent comparison of legacy cgs data with modern SI measurements.
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Ideal for physics research, electrical engineering, and electrostatics laboratory work.
Examples
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2 statvolt/inch equals approximately 23605.6693 newton/coulomb.
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0.5 statvolt/inch converts to about 5901.4173 newton/coulomb.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting electric field strengths reported in older electrostatics papers and textbooks.
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Converting measurements from laboratory electrostatics experiments using the cgs system into SI units.
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Calculating forces on charges in particle accelerators and capacitor designs using standardized SI units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the unit system of your source data before converting to avoid errors.
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Use the exact conversion factor to maintain unit consistency between cgs and SI systems.
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Apply the tool to translate legacy data for modern engineering analyses accurately.
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Avoid mixing cgs and SI units without proper conversion.
Limitations
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Statvolt/inch is mainly found in older or specialized electrostatics contexts and is not commonly used in modern applications.
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Direct use of statvolt/inch values without conversion to SI may lead to confusion or inaccurate results.
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Users must employ precise conversion due to fundamental differences between unit systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert statvolt/inch to newton/coulomb?
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Converting statvolt/inch to newton/coulomb allows legacy or classical electrostatic measurements to be expressed in the SI system, ensuring compatibility with modern engineering and scientific standards.
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Is statvolt/inch commonly used in modern engineering?
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No, statvolt/inch is predominantly encountered in older literature and specialized electrostatic research; modern engineering typically uses newton per coulomb (N/C) as the standard unit.
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What is the exact conversion factor between statvolt/inch and newton/coulomb?
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One statvolt per inch equals 11802.834645298 newton per coulomb.
Key Terminology
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Statvolt/inch [stV/in]
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A cgs electrostatic unit of electric field strength, representing one statvolt potential difference over one inch.
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Newton/coulomb [N/C]
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The SI unit of electric field strength, indicating the force in newtons on a one-coulomb positive test charge.
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Electric field strength
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A measure of force per unit charge exerted by an electric field, indicating how strongly charges are influenced.