gigavolt to centivolt
Convert gigavolt (GV) to centivolt (cV). Use an editable voltage converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 GV = 100,000,000,000 cV
Conversion formula
One gigavolt equals 100,000,000,000 centivolt. Multiply your value in gigavolt by this factor to get centivolt. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 gigavolt:5 × 100,000,000,000 = 500,000,000,000 cV
Conversion table
| gigavolt (GV) | centivolt (cV) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1,000,000,000 |
| 0.1 | 10,000,000,000 |
| 1 | 100,000,000,000 |
| 2 | 200,000,000,000 |
| 5 | 500,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 1e+12 |
| 25 | 2.5e+12 |
| 50 | 5e+12 |
| 100 | 1e+13 |
| 1000 | 1e+14 |
About these measurements
Voltage is electric potential difference.
The base reference used here is the volt. One gigavolt is 1,000,000,000 base units; one centivolt is 0.01 base units.
Important distinctions
This converts units, not RMS, peak, or peak-to-peak representations.
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 GV to cV?
Multiply the quantity in GV by 100,000,000,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the centivolt to gigavolt 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.
