Voltage Converter
Convert electrical voltage between different units with precision and ease
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About Voltage
Voltage, also known as electric potential difference, is the measure of electric potential energy per unit charge. In a static electric field, it corresponds to the work needed per unit of charge to move a test charge between the two points.
The SI unit for voltage is the volt (V), named in honor of the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, who invented the voltaic pile, the first chemical battery.
Common Units
- Volt (V)- The base unit of electric potential difference
- Millivolt (mV)- One thousandth of a volt (1 mV = 0.001 V)
- Microvolt (μV)- One millionth of a volt (1 μV = 0.000001 V)
- Kilovolt (kV)- One thousand volts (1 kV = 1000 V)
- Megavolt (MV)- One million volts (1 MV = 1000000 V)
- Gigavolt (GV)- One billion volts (1 GV = 1000000000 V)
Common Uses
Voltage conversion is essential in various fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and physics. Here are some common scenarios where voltage conversion is necessary:
Electronics
In electronic circuits, different components often require different voltage levels. For example, a microcontroller might operate at 3.3V, while an LED might require 5V. Converters are used to step up or step down the voltage as needed.
Power Systems
In power transmission and distribution, voltage is stepped up to high levels (e.g., 110 kV or 400 kV) for efficient long-distance transmission and then stepped down to safer levels (e.g., 230V or 120V) for household use.
Battery-Powered Devices
Many battery-powered devices require a specific voltage that may not match the output of the battery. Voltage converters are used to regulate the voltage to the required level.
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