Convert Kilovolts to Megavolts
Convert Kilovolts (kV) to Megavolts (MV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MV = kV × 0.001
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 Megavolts
The megavolt (MV) equals 10⁶ V, the scale of lightning and particle accelerator potentials. A typical cloud-to-ground lightning channel has a potential difference of 100-300 MV between cloud and ground; Van de Graaff generators in tandem accelerators reach 10-25 MV; ultra-high-voltage direct-current (UHVDC) transmission lines operate at 0.8-1.1 MV to carry bulk power thousands of kilometres with low losses. 1 MV = 10⁶ V = 10⁻³ GV.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilovolts (kV) | Megavolts (MV) |
|---|---|
| 1 kV | 0.001 MV |
| 2 kV | 0.002 MV |
| 5 kV | 0.005 MV |
| 10 kV | 0.01 MV |
| 25 kV | 0.025 MV |
| 50 kV | 0.05 MV |
| 100 kV | 0.1 MV |