volt per meter to volt per centimeter
Convert volt per meter (V/m) to volt per centimeter (V/cm). Use an editable electric field strength converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 V/m = 0.01 V/cm
Conversion formula
One volt per meter equals 0.01 volt per centimeter. Multiply your value in volt per meter by this factor to get volt per centimeter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 volt per meter:5 × 0.01 = 0.05 V/cm
Conversion table
| volt per meter (V/m) | volt per centimeter (V/cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001 |
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1000 | 10 |
About these measurements
Electric field strength is force per unit electric charge.
The base reference used here is the volt per meter. One volt per meter is 1 base units; one volt per centimeter is 100 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert V/m to V/cm?
Multiply the quantity in V/m by 0.01. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the volt per centimeter to volt per meter converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
