What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert electric potential values expressed in volts (V), the standard SI unit, to ESU of electric potential, also known as statvolt, the unit used in the cgs-ESU (Gaussian) system. It supports scientific and engineering applications involving unit translation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the electric potential value in volts (V) in the input field
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Select 'Volt [V]' as the input unit and 'ESU of electric potential' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in ESU
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Review the results and use them for scientific calculations or unit translation
Key Features
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Converts electric potential from volts (V) to ESU of electric potential (statvolt)
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Uses the exact conversion rate of 1 V = 0.0033356405 ESU
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Provides examples for practical understanding
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Supports usage in physics, electrical engineering, astrophysics, and plasma physics
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Browser-based and easy to use without special software
Examples
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10 Volts converts to 0.033356405 ESU of electric potential
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100 Volts converts to 0.33356405 ESU of electric potential
Common Use Cases
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Converting electric potentials for legacy scientific data expressed in cgs-ESU units
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Translating between SI and Gaussian unit systems in theoretical electrodynamics studies
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Supporting research and publications in astrophysics and plasma physics using Gaussian units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the context in which voltage units are used to avoid confusion
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Use this conversion when working with cgs-ESU formulations or historical scientific literature
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Apply proper unit labels to maintain clarity in calculations and documentation
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Consider the limitations of mixing SI and cgs units in practical engineering applications
Limitations
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The ESU of electric potential is a legacy unit from the cgs system and is rarely used in modern engineering
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Conversions assume ideal conditions and exact constants, which may not reflect experimental nuances
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Mixing SI volt and ESU units can cause confusion without proper understanding of unit systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the volt used for?
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The volt is the SI derived unit of electric potential difference and electromotive force, commonly used to specify battery voltages, mains electrical supply levels, and signal voltages in electronic circuits.
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What does ESU of electric potential represent?
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ESU of electric potential, also known as statvolt, is the cgs-ESU unit measuring electric potential based on the energy transferred per electrostatic unit of charge, used mainly in Gaussian unit system contexts.
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Why convert volts to ESU of electric potential?
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Converting volts to ESU units is important when working with older scientific data, theoretical formulations in electrodynamics, or research in astrophysics and plasma physics that use Gaussian units.
Key Terminology
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Volt (V)
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The SI derived unit of electric potential difference and electromotive force; defined as one joule of energy per coulomb of charge.
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ESU of electric potential (statvolt)
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The cgs-ESU unit of electric potential that represents the potential difference corresponding to one erg of work per statcoulomb.
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cgs-ESU system
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A Gaussian unit system used in electrodynamics that employs electrostatic units such as statcoulomb and statvolt.