Convert Nanovolts to Microvolts
Convert Nanovolts (nV) to Microvolts (µV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µV = nV × 0.001
About Nanovolts
The nanovolt (nV) equals 10⁻⁹ V, the sensitivity scale of precision nanovoltmeters and cryogenic measurement chains. Type K thermocouples generate about 40 µV/°C, but at cryogenic temperatures the Seebeck coefficient drops to nanvolts per kelvin; lock-in amplifiers in MEMS research resolve signals of 1-10 nV. A modern 8.5-digit benchtop multimeter (e.g. Agilent 34420A) has a nanovolt resolution range. 1 nV = 10⁻00b3 µV = 10³ pV.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Nanovolts (nV) | Microvolts (µV) |
|---|---|
| 1 nV | 0.001 µV |
| 2 nV | 0.002 µV |
| 5 nV | 0.005 µV |
| 10 nV | 0.01 µV |
| 25 nV | 0.025 µV |
| 50 nV | 0.05 µV |
| 100 nV | 0.1 µV |