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By Shailendra Singh
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Updated on 5 Mar 2025, 16:18 IST
Volts (V) and gigavolts (GV) are units of measurement used to quantify electric potential difference, also known as voltage.
The volt is the SI (International System of Units) unit of electric potential difference or voltage. It represents the amount of electric potential energy between two points in an electric circuit. One volt is defined as the electric potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere (A) flows through it, dissipating one watt (W) of power. In other words, it’s the unit that measures the force that pushes electric charges through a circuit.
The prefix “giga” denotes a factor of one billion (10^9). Therefore, a gigavolt is equal to one billion volts. Gigavolts are typically used in situations where extremely high voltages are involved, such as in certain experimental setups, high-energy physics, or large-scale electrical systems.
1 V = 10-9 GV = 0.000000001 GV
or
1 GV = 109 V = 1000000000 V
V(GV) = V(V) / 109
Example- Convert 3 volts to gigavolts
Ans. V(GV) = 3V / 109 = 3×109 GV
| Volts (V) | Gigavolts (GV) |
| 0 V | 0 GV |
| 1 V | 10-9 GV |
| 10 V | 10-8 GV |
| 100 V | 10-7 GV |
| 1000 V | 10-6 GV |
| 10000 V | 10-5 GV |
| 100000 V | 10-4 GV |
| 1000000 V | 10-3 GV |
1 kV (kilovolt) is equivalent to 1000 volts. It's a unit of electrical measurement commonly used to describe high voltage levels.
There are 1000 volts in 1 kV (kilovolt).
The relationship between volts and watts depends on the current flowing through a circuit. In the case of a direct current (DC) circuit with a resistance of 1 ohm, 1 volt will correspond to 1 watt of power (W).
240 volts refers to the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit. It's commonly used as a standard voltage level for household electrical systems in many countries. It's higher than the standard 120-volt household voltage and is often used for larger appliances and equipment.
The relationship between kilovolt-amperes (kVA) and amperes (A) depends on the voltage of the circuit. For a given voltage, kVA can be converted to amps using the formula: Amps = kVA / Voltage. Keep in mind that kVA represents apparent power, which considers both real power (in watts) and reactive power (in VARs).
In electricity, 1 kV (kilovolt) represents a unit of measurement for voltage. It signifies a potential difference of 1000 volts between two points in an electric circuit. Kilovolts are often used to describe high voltage levels in power transmission and distribution systems.
