What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate electric potential values from statvolt (stV), a unit used in CGS electrostatic systems, into watt per ampere (W/A), an SI unit equivalent to volt. It assists users in converting historical, theoretical, or experimental data into modern electrical engineering terms.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the electric potential value in statvolt [stV].
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Select statvolt as the input unit and watt/ampere as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent value expressed in watt per ampere [W/A].
Key Features
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Converts electric potential from statvolt (CGS electrostatic unit) to watt per ampere (SI unit equivalent to volt).
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Supports interpretation of older CGS-based electromagnetism values in contemporary SI units.
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Includes practical examples demonstrating simple multiplication for conversion.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring manual calculations.
Examples
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2 statvolts [stV] equals 599.585 watt/ampere [W/A].
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0.5 statvolt [stV] equals 149.89625 watt/ampere [W/A].
Common Use Cases
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Converting electric potential values from older CGS/Gaussian electrodynamics literature for modern analysis.
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Translating theoretical research results in plasma physics or astrophysics involving CGS units into SI units.
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Determining supply voltage from power and current ratings in electrical engineering design tasks.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the source unit system before converting to ensure correct context.
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Use the equivalent relation that 1 statvolt equals approximately 299.7925 watt/ampere for accurate results.
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Apply this conversion primarily for theoretical, historical, or analytical applications rather than routine measurements.
Limitations
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Statvolt is mainly of theoretical or historical interest and rarely used for practical measurements today.
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Conversion requires context since statvolt is tied to CGS electrostatic units, which may not directly match SI system conditions.
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Rounding and precision can influence sensitive calculations, so consider application tolerance accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the statvolt unit used for?
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Statvolt is the CGS electrostatic unit of electric potential difference used in theoretical and historical contexts such as plasma physics and astrophysics.
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Is watt per ampere the same as volt?
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Yes, watt per ampere is dimensionally equivalent to volt and used in SI units to express electric potential.
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Why convert from statvolt to watt per ampere?
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Conversion allows users to translate electric potential values from older CGS systems into modern SI units for practical engineering and physics applications.
Key Terminology
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Statvolt [stV]
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A CGS electrostatic unit of electric potential difference defined as one erg per statcoulomb, used primarily in theoretical and historical contexts.
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Watt per ampere [W/A]
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An SI-derived unit of electric potential equivalent to one volt, expressing voltage as power delivered per current.
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Electric potential
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The potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field, measured in volts or equivalent units.