Convert Megavolts to Gigavolts
Convert Megavolts (MV) to Gigavolts (GV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
GV = MV × 0.001
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.
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
| Megavolts (MV) | Gigavolts (GV) |
|---|---|
| 1 MV | 0.001 GV |
| 2 MV | 0.002 GV |
| 5 MV | 0.005 GV |
| 10 MV | 0.01 GV |
| 25 MV | 0.025 GV |
| 50 MV | 0.05 GV |
| 100 MV | 0.1 GV |