⚡ Electric Potential Converter

Convert between electric potential units for electronics and physics

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🎯 Professional Electric Potential Converter
⚡ Electric Potential Units
Convert between all common electric potential units used in electronics and physics.
  • Volt (V) - Base SI unit
  • Millivolt (mV) - 10⁻³ volts
  • Microvolt (μV) - 10⁻⁶ volts
  • Kilovolt (kV) - 10³ volts
  • Megavolt (MV) - 10⁶ volts
🔧 Electronics Applications
Essential for circuit design, power systems, and electronic measurements.
  • Circuit voltage analysis
  • Power supply design
  • Signal measurement
  • Battery voltage monitoring
  • High voltage safety calculations
🔬 Scientific Applications
Critical for physics research, electrical engineering, and energy systems.
  • Electric field calculations
  • Particle accelerator design
  • Electrochemical analysis
  • Power transmission systems
  • Medical equipment calibration
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Basic Conversion
Convert volts to millivolts
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Signal Analysis
Work with microvolt signals
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Power Systems
Handle kilovolt values
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Ohm's Law
Calculate voltage from current and resistance
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🧮 Voltage Calculators
⚡ Ohm's Law Voltage Calculator
V = I × R (voltage = current × resistance)
I ——[R]—— V
V = I × R
🔋 Power-Voltage Calculator
V = √(P × R) or V = P / I
Enter P and I, or P and R
📐 Voltage Divider Calculator
Vout = Vin × (R2 / (R1 + R2))
Vin ——[R1]——•——[R2]—— GND
                  Vout
Vout = Vin × (R2 / (R1 + R2))
🔌 Capacitor Voltage Calculator
V = Q / C (voltage = charge / capacitance)
V = Q / C
🌊 Electric Field Voltage Calculator
V = E × d (voltage = electric field × distance)
V = E × d
🔋 Battery Series Calculator
Vtotal = V1 + V2 + V3 (series connection)
🔋——🔋——🔋 (+ to - connection)
Vtotal = V1 + V2 + V3
💡 Electric Potential Conversion Examples
Basic Unit Conversions
1 V = 1,000 mV
1 V = 1,000,000 μV
1 kV = 1,000 V
1 MV = 1,000,000 V
Common Voltage Levels
Household: 120V, 240V (AC)
Electronics: 3.3V, 5V, 12V (DC)
Batteries: 1.5V (AA), 9V (9V), 12V (Car)
High Voltage: 11kV, 33kV (Distribution)
Ohm's Law Example
Given: I = 2A, R = 100Ω
V = 2 × 100 = 200V
Voltage across the resistor
Voltage Divider Example
Given: Vin = 12V, R1 = 1kΩ, R2 = 2kΩ
Vout = 12 × (2000 / 3000) = 8V
Output voltage from divider
Power Calculation Example
Given: P = 100W, I = 2A
V = 100 / 2 = 50V
Voltage from power and current
Capacitor Voltage Example
Given: Q = 0.001C, C = 100μF
V = 0.001 / 0.0001 = 10V
Voltage across charged capacitor
⚠️ Voltage Safety Levels & Applications
⚠️ WARNING: High voltages can be dangerous! Always follow safety procedures.
Voltage Range Classification Safety Level Applications Examples
1μV - 1mV Ultra-low Safe Sensor signals, biomedical EEG, ECG signals
1mV - 1V Low voltage Safe Electronics, sensors Microcontroller I/O
1V - 50V Extra-low voltage Generally safe Consumer electronics 12V car systems, USB
50V - 1kV Low voltage Caution required Household, industrial 120V/240V mains
1kV - 35kV Medium voltage Dangerous Distribution systems 11kV power lines
35kV+ High voltage Extremely dangerous Transmission lines 400kV grid
📖 Electric Potential Conversion Guide
🎯 What is Electric Potential?
Electric potential (voltage) is the difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two points. It's measured in volts (V).
  • Volt (V) is the SI base unit
  • Potential difference drives current flow
  • Higher voltage = greater potential energy
  • Reference point (ground) needed for measurement
🔧 Measurement Techniques
Various instruments and methods are used to measure voltage depending on the range and application.
  • Digital multimeters for general use
  • Oscilloscopes for AC and transient signals
  • High-voltage probes for safety
  • Differential probes for floating measurements
⚡ AC vs DC Voltage
Understanding the difference between AC and DC voltage is crucial for proper measurement and safety.
  • DC voltage is constant in magnitude
  • AC voltage varies sinusoidally with time
  • RMS values used for AC measurements
  • Peak and peak-to-peak values in AC analysis
🚀 Circuit Analysis
Voltage analysis is fundamental to understanding and designing electrical circuits.
  • Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL)
  • Voltage divider networks
  • Thevenin and Norton equivalents
  • Power calculations using voltage
🔬 Advanced Applications
High-precision voltage measurements are critical in many scientific and industrial applications.
  • Precision voltage references
  • Electrochemical cell potentials
  • Semiconductor device characterization
  • High-energy physics experiments
📏 Safety Considerations
Working with voltage requires proper safety precautions, especially at higher levels.
  • Use appropriate safety equipment
  • Follow lockout/tagout procedures
  • Understand arc flash hazards
  • Maintain proper clearance distances