Convert Volts to Microvolts
Convert Volts (V) to Microvolts (µV) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µV = V × 1000000
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 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
| Volts (V) | Microvolts (µV) |
|---|---|
| 1 V | 1000000 µV |
| 2 V | 2000000 µV |
| 5 V | 5000000 µV |
| 10 V | 10000000 µV |
| 25 V | 25000000 µV |
| 50 V | 50000000 µV |
| 100 V | 100000000 µV |