To convert kilovolts to megavolts, multiply by 0.001.
The calculation uses 1 kV = 0.001 MV. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
value in MV = value in kV × 0.001
kV- Input unit: kilovolts
MV- Output unit: megavolts
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in kV.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in MV; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 kV × 0.001 ≈ 0.001 MV.
Reverse conversion
0.001 MV ÷ 0.001 ≈ 1 kV. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 0.001 MV per kV.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
kV to MV table
| kV | MV (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
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