Voltage converter for accurate voltage unit conversions

This voltage converter tool helps you perform accurate voltage conversions between 29 units:

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Common voltage units explained

Learn more about these commonly used voltage units:

Volts

All possible voltage conversions

Below, we provide an overview of all the voltage conversions available on this website to help you navigate and utilize our resources efficiently.

Unit	Conversion
Volts (V)	Base unit
Joules per coulomb (J/C)	Joules per coulomb to Volts \| Volts to Joules per coulomb
Watts per ampere (W/A)	Watts per ampere to Volts \| Volts to Watts per ampere
Abvolts (abV)	Abvolts to Volts \| Volts to Abvolts
Statvolts (statV)	Statvolts to Volts \| Volts to Statvolts
Quettavolts (Qv)	Quettavolts to Volts \| Volts to Quettavolts
Ronnavolts (Rv)	Ronnavolts to Volts \| Volts to Ronnavolts
Yottavolts (Yv)	Yottavolts to Volts \| Volts to Yottavolts
Zettavolts (Zv)	Zettavolts to Volts \| Volts to Zettavolts
Exavolts (Ev)	Exavolts to Volts \| Volts to Exavolts
Petavolts (Pv)	Petavolts to Volts \| Volts to Petavolts
Teravolts (Tv)	Teravolts to Volts \| Volts to Teravolts
Gigavolts (Gv)	Gigavolts to Volts \| Volts to Gigavolts
Megavolts (Mv)	Megavolts to Volts \| Volts to Megavolts
Kilovolts (kV)	Kilovolts to Volts \| Volts to Kilovolts
Hectovolts (hV)	Hectovolts to Volts \| Volts to Hectovolts
Decavolts (daV)	Decavolts to Volts \| Volts to Decavolts
Decivolts (dV)	Decivolts to Volts \| Volts to Decivolts
Centivolts (cV)	Centivolts to Volts \| Volts to Centivolts
Millivolts (mV)	Millivolts to Volts \| Volts to Millivolts
Microvolts (μV)	Microvolts to Volts \| Volts to Microvolts
Nanovolts (nV)	Nanovolts to Volts \| Volts to Nanovolts
Picovolts (pV)	Picovolts to Volts \| Volts to Picovolts
Femtovolts (fV)	Femtovolts to Volts \| Volts to Femtovolts
Attovolts (aV)	Attovolts to Volts \| Volts to Attovolts
Zeptovolts (zV)	Zeptovolts to Volts \| Volts to Zeptovolts
Yoctovolts (yV)	Yoctovolts to Volts \| Volts to Yoctovolts
Rontovolts (rV)	Rontovolts to Volts \| Volts to Rontovolts
Quectovolts (qV)	Quectovolts to Volts \| Volts to Quectovolts

What is Voltage?

Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit. It is the force that pushes electric charges through a conductor, allowing electrical current to flow.

Standard unit of Voltage

The standard unit of voltage in the International System of Units (SI) is the volt, symbolized as V.

Common synonyms for voltage

The most precise technical synonyms are electromotive force (EMF) and electrical potential difference, while terms like electric tension and electric pressure are less commonly used but still refer to the same concept in some contexts.

How is voltage measured?

Voltage is measured using a device called a voltmeter. The voltmeter is connected across two points in an electrical circuit to measure the potential difference between them.

Faqs

What causes voltage?

Voltage is created by a difference in electric potential energy between two points. This difference can be generated by chemical reactions in a battery, electromagnetic induction in a generator, or even by friction in certain materials.

Is voltage the same as current?

No, voltage and current are not the same. Voltage is the potential difference that causes charges to move, while current is the flow of electric charge. Voltage can exist without current, but current cannot flow without voltage.

Can voltage be negative?

Yes, voltage can be negative depending on the direction of the potential difference. Negative voltage indicates that the electrical potential at one point is lower than at the reference point.

Why is voltage important?

Voltage is essential in determining how much electrical energy is available to a device or circuit. It helps in designing electrical systems and ensuring safety and functionality across all electronic and electrical applications.