What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms electric field strength values from volt/inch (V/in), an imperial unit, to statvolt/centimeter (stV/cm), a unit used in the CGS-ESU (Gaussian) system. It facilitates translation between different measurement systems commonly needed in electrical engineering, plasma physics, and astrophysics.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the electric field value in volt/inch (V/in) into the input field.
-
Select volt/inch as the source unit and statvolt/centimeter as the target unit.
-
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in statvolt/centimeter (stV/cm).
-
Use the results to aid in analysis involving different measurement systems.
Key Features
-
Converts electric field strength between volt/inch and statvolt/centimeter units.
-
Uses a precise conversion factor derived from established unit definitions.
-
Supports applications involving experimental data and theoretical calculations in both imperial and CGS electrostatic units.
-
Easy-to-use interface suitable for researchers, engineers, and students.
-
Browser-based, requiring no software installation.
Examples
-
Convert 10 V/in to stV/cm: 10 × 0.0013132465 = 0.013132465 stV/cm.
-
Convert 50 V/in to stV/cm: 50 × 0.0013132465 = 0.065662325 stV/cm.
Common Use Cases
-
Specifying dielectric strength ratings of insulating materials in imperial units.
-
Defining clearance and spacing in high-voltage equipment using imperial standards.
-
Designing electrode gaps and spark devices in laboratory or industrial environments.
-
Performing electrodynamics or plasma physics calculations in Gaussian/CGS units.
-
Interpreting historical experimental or astrophysics data reported in CGS measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
-
Always ensure you are converting between the correct units given the measurement system in use.
-
Double-check conversions when dealing with sensitive high-voltage equipment specifications.
-
Use the converter to bridge legacy and modern data sources involving different units.
-
Be mindful that statvolt/centimeter is less common in modern engineering contexts.
-
Confirm the application context before applying CGS unit results to practical engineering tasks.
Limitations
-
Conversion involves different measurement systems (imperial vs CGS), which may affect precision.
-
Statvolt/centimeter units are uncommon in most modern engineering, limiting direct practical use.
-
Users should apply this conversion mainly in specialized scientific or historical data analysis contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Why convert from volt/inch to statvolt/centimeter?
-
Converting between these units allows compatibility between measurements made in imperial units and those using the CGS electrostatic system common in theoretical and historical studies.
-
What is the formula for converting V/in to stV/cm?
-
The conversion formula is 1 Volt/inch equals 0.0013132465 Statvolt/centimeter.
-
Where is statvolt/centimeter commonly used?
-
Statvolt per centimeter is mainly used in CGS-based theoretical electrodynamics, plasma physics, and older astrophysics literature.
Key Terminology
-
Volt per inch (V/in)
-
An imperial unit of electric field strength representing one volt of potential difference across one inch of distance.
-
Statvolt per centimeter (stV/cm)
-
A CGS electrostatic unit of electric field strength defined as one statvolt potential difference across one centimetre.
-
Electric field strength
-
A measure of potential gradient per unit distance, representing the force exerted on a charge.