Convert Kilovolts to Gigavolts
Convert Kilovolts (kV) to Gigavolts (GV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
GV = kV × 1.000000000e-6
About Kilovolts
The kilovolt (kV) equals 10³ V, used in high-voltage power supplies, X-ray machines, and electricity distribution. Dental and medical X-ray tubes operate at 60-120 kV; CRT television picture tubes required 20-30 kV for the final anode; distribution transformers step down from transmission lines at 11-33 kV to the local grid. Tesla coils generate sparks at tens to hundreds of kilovolts. 1 kV = 10³ V = 10⁻³ MV.
About Gigavolts
The gigavolt (GV) equals 10⁹ V, arising in extreme natural phenomena and in theoretical particle-physics contexts. Ball lightning and superbolts - the most energetic lightning events - are estimated to involve potentials approaching 1 GV; pulsed-power generators like the Sandia Z Machine produce multi-GV transients for fusion research; the electrostatic potential of a highly charged Van Allen belt particle can be expressed in gigavolts. 1 GV = 10⁹ V = 10⁻³ TV.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilovolts (kV) | Gigavolts (GV) |
|---|---|
| 1 kV | 1 × 10-6 GV |
| 2 kV | 2 × 10-6 GV |
| 5 kV | 5 × 10-6 GV |
| 10 kV | 1 × 10-5 GV |
| 25 kV | 2.5 × 10-5 GV |
| 50 kV | 5 × 10-5 GV |
| 100 kV | 1 × 10-4 GV |