Convert Volts to Megavolts
Convert Volts (V) to Megavolts (MV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MV = V × 1.000000000e-6
About Volts
The volt (V) is the SI derived unit of electric potential, defined as 1 joule per coulomb (1 J/C = 1 W/A = 1 kg·m²·A⁻¹·s⁻³). Named after Alessandro Volta who built the first electrochemical battery in 1800. Common benchmarks: a fresh AA alkaline cell is 1.5 V; USB 2.0 supplies 5 V; a car lead-acid battery is 12 V; household electricity in Europe is 230 V RMS. The volt is reproduced internationally via the Josephson voltage standard.
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
| Volts (V) | Megavolts (MV) |
|---|---|
| 1 V | 1 × 10-6 MV |
| 2 V | 2 × 10-6 MV |
| 5 V | 5 × 10-6 MV |
| 10 V | 1 × 10-5 MV |
| 25 V | 2.5 × 10-5 MV |
| 50 V | 5 × 10-5 MV |
| 100 V | 1 × 10-4 MV |