Volt (V) Converter Calculator

Millivolts (mV)

1000

Kilovolts (kV)

0.001

Microvolts (µV)

1000000

Understanding Volts and Voltage

What is a Volt?

A volt (V) is the SI unit for electrical potential difference. It measures the "pressure" that pushes electric charges through a circuit. One volt is defined as the electrical potential difference that would drive one ampere of current against one ohm of resistance.

Common Applications

Volts are used everywhere in electronics and electrical systems. Common examples include: household outlets (120V or 240V), batteries (1.5V, 9V), USB ports (5V), and power transmission lines (thousands of volts).

Conversion Tips

When converting between voltage units, remember: 1 kV = 1,000 V 1 V = 1,000 mV 1 mV = 1,000 µV