Convert Microvolts to Picovolts
Convert Microvolts (µV) to Picovolts (pV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pV = µV × 1000000
About Microvolts
The microvolt (µV) equals 10⁻⁶ V, the scale of bioelectric signals and precision sensor outputs. EEG electroencephalography records brain-wave amplitudes of 10-100 µV; a standard thermocouple junction generates 5-40 µV/°C depending on type; Wheatstone-bridge strain-gauge outputs under load are typically 1-100 µV/V excitation. Instrumentation amplifiers with sub-microvolt offset are used in ECG front-ends. 1 µV = 10⁻³ mV = 10³ nV.
About Picovolts
The picovolt (pV) equals 10⁻¹² V, the realm of precision metrology and quantum voltage standards. The Josephson voltage standard used by national metrology institutes (NIST, PTB, NPL) reproduces the volt to within 0.01 pV using Cooper-pair tunnelling arrays driven by microwave radiation. Thermocouple noise in cryogenic circuits is also measured in picovolts. 1 pV = 10⁻00b3 nV = 10³ fV.
Quick Reference Table
| Microvolts (µV) | Picovolts (pV) |
|---|---|
| 1 µV | 1000000 pV |
| 2 µV | 2000000 pV |
| 5 µV | 5000000 pV |
| 10 µV | 10000000 pV |
| 25 µV | 25000000 pV |
| 50 µV | 50000000 pV |
| 100 µV | 100000000 pV |