hectovolt to centivolt
Convert hectovolt (hV) to centivolt (cV). Use an editable voltage converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 hV = 10,000 cV
Conversion formula
One hectovolt equals 10,000 centivolt. Multiply your value in hectovolt by this factor to get centivolt. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 hectovolt:5 × 10,000 = 50,000 cV
Conversion table
| hectovolt (hV) | centivolt (cV) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 100 |
| 0.1 | 1,000 |
| 1 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 20,000 |
| 5 | 50,000 |
| 10 | 100,000 |
| 25 | 250,000 |
| 50 | 500,000 |
| 100 | 1,000,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000,000 |
About these measurements
Voltage is electric potential difference.
The base reference used here is the volt. One hectovolt is 100 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 hV to cV?
Multiply the quantity in hV by 10,000. 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 hectovolt 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.
