Convert Newtons per coulomb to Kilovolts per centimetre
Convert Newtons per coulomb (N/C) to Kilovolts per centimetre (kV/cm) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kV/cm = N/C × 1.000000000e-5
About Newtons per coulomb
The newton per coulomb (N/C) is dimensionally identical to V/m (1 N/C = 1 V/m = 1 kg·m·A⁻¹·s⁻³) and is preferred in force-based electrostatics, where the field is defined directly as E = F/q. Coulomb's law gives the field near a point charge as E = kq/r² naturally in N/C; the unit is standard in introductory physics alongside field-line diagrams. 1 N/C = 1 V/m.
About Kilovolts per centimetre
The kilovolt per centimetre (kV/cm) equals exactly 10⁵ V/m = 100 kV/m, the practical unit for high-voltage insulation breakdown tests, gas discharge thresholds, and electrostatic process engineering. Air breakdown at standard conditions is about 30 kV/cm; transformer mineral oil withstands 10-20 kV/cm; XLPE power cable insulation is rated 20-40 kV/cm; electrostatic paint spraying operates at 5-15 kV/cm. 1 kV/cm = 10⁵ V/m.
Quick Reference Table
| Newtons per coulomb (N/C) | Kilovolts per centimetre (kV/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 N/C | 1 × 10-5 kV/cm |
| 2 N/C | 2 × 10-5 kV/cm |
| 5 N/C | 5 × 10-5 kV/cm |
| 10 N/C | 0.0001 kV/cm |
| 25 N/C | 0.00025 kV/cm |
| 50 N/C | 0.0005 kV/cm |
| 100 N/C | 0.001 kV/cm |