What is a Volt (V)?

A volt (V) is the SI unit of electric potential difference, defined as one joule per coulomb.

Definition

Symbol

V

Category

Voltage

System

SI

1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}

1 Volt = 1000 Millivolt (mV)

1 Volt = 0.001 Kilovolt (kV)

1 Volt = 0.000001 Megavolt (MV)

Common Uses

  • Battery voltage
  • Household outlets
  • Electronic circuits

Volt Conversions

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