Megavolt to Volt Converter

Understanding Megavolts and Volts

What is a Megavolt (MV)?

A megavolt is a unit of electrical potential equal to one million (106) volts. It's commonly used in high-voltage applications such as power transmission and particle accelerators.

What is a Volt (V)?

A volt is the SI derived unit for electrical potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force. One volt is defined as the electric potential difference between two points that would cause one ampere of current against one ohm of resistance.

Conversion Formula

To convert megavolts to volts, multiply the megavolt value by 1,000,000:

Common Applications

Megavolts are typically used in:

• High-voltage power transmission lines
• Particle accelerators and research facilities
• X-ray machines and medical equipment
• Lightning research and measurement