A megavolt is an electrifying unit of voltage equivalent to one million volts. While it’s a colossal amount of electrical potential, megavolts are not just theoretical—they have practical applications, such as in the operation of particle accelerators. These scientific marvels use megavolts to propel particles to high speeds, allowing physicists to delve into the mysteries of the universe by simulating conditions akin to those just after the Big Bang.
In the world of natural phenomena, lightning bolts can occasionally reach megavolt levels of voltage. A single lightning strike can spike well over a hundred million volts, showcasing nature’s awesome and hazardous power. This immense voltage is enough to travel through air, ionizing it and creating the brilliant, crackling illumination we often witness in a thunderstorm.
Microvolts, a millionth of a volt, play a crucial role in fields where extreme precision is necessary, such as in neuroscience and electronics. In medical contexts, microvolts are used to measure the tiny electrical signals generated by neurons, essential for procedures like EEGs, which analyze brain activity to diagnose neurological disorders. The minute scale of microvolts enables scientists to gain insights into the intricate electrical communications within our brains.
Beyond the medical sphere, microvolts are also central to the development of sensitive electronic devices. In audio engineering, for example, they help ensure high-quality sound reproduction by accurately capturing low-level audio signals. This level of precision allows engineers to create devices that are incredibly responsive and accurate, contributing to advancements in both consumer electronics and cutting-edge research.
| Megavolts | Microvolts |
|---|---|
0
MV
|
0
μV
|
0.1
MV
|
1e+11
μV
|
0.2
MV
|
2e+11
μV
|
0.3
MV
|
3e+11
μV
|
0.4
MV
|
4e+11
μV
|
0.5
MV
|
5e+11
μV
|
0.6
MV
|
6e+11
μV
|
0.7
MV
|
7e+11
μV
|
0.8
MV
|
8e+11
μV
|
0.9
MV
|
9e+11
μV
|
1
MV
|
1e+12
μV
|
1.1
MV
|
1.1e+12
μV
|
1.2
MV
|
1.2e+12
μV
|
1.3
MV
|
1.3e+12
μV
|
1.4
MV
|
1.4e+12
μV
|
1.5
MV
|
1.5e+12
μV
|
1.6
MV
|
1.6e+12
μV
|
1.7
MV
|
1.7e+12
μV
|
1.8
MV
|
1.8e+12
μV
|
1.9
MV
|
1.9e+12
μV
|
2
MV
|
2e+12
μV
|
2.1
MV
|
2.1e+12
μV
|
2.2
MV
|
2.2e+12
μV
|
2.3
MV
|
2.3e+12
μV
|
2.4
MV
|
2.4e+12
μV
|
2.5
MV
|
2.5e+12
μV
|
2.6
MV
|
2.6e+12
μV
|
2.7
MV
|
2.7e+12
μV
|
2.8
MV
|
2.8e+12
μV
|
2.9
MV
|
2.9e+12
μV
|
3
MV
|
3e+12
μV
|
3.1
MV
|
3.1e+12
μV
|
3.2
MV
|
3.2e+12
μV
|
3.3
MV
|
3.3e+12
μV
|
3.4
MV
|
3.4e+12
μV
|
3.5
MV
|
3.5e+12
μV
|
3.6
MV
|
3.6e+12
μV
|
3.7
MV
|
3.7e+12
μV
|
3.8
MV
|
3.8e+12
μV
|
3.9
MV
|
3.9e+12
μV
|
4
MV
|
4e+12
μV
|
4.1
MV
|
4.1e+12
μV
|
4.2
MV
|
4.2e+12
μV
|
4.3
MV
|
4.3e+12
μV
|
4.4
MV
|
4.4e+12
μV
|
4.5
MV
|
4.5e+12
μV
|
4.6
MV
|
4.6e+12
μV
|
4.7
MV
|
4.7e+12
μV
|
4.8
MV
|
4.8e+12
μV
|
4.9
MV
|
4.9e+12
μV
|
5
MV
|
5e+12
μV
|
5.1
MV
|
5.1e+12
μV
|
5.2
MV
|
5.2e+12
μV
|
5.3
MV
|
5.3e+12
μV
|
5.4
MV
|
5.4e+12
μV
|
5.5
MV
|
5.5e+12
μV
|
5.6
MV
|
5.6e+12
μV
|
5.7
MV
|
5.7e+12
μV
|
5.8
MV
|
5.8e+12
μV
|
5.9
MV
|
5.9e+12
μV
|
6
MV
|
6e+12
μV
|
6.1
MV
|
6.1e+12
μV
|
6.2
MV
|
6.2e+12
μV
|
6.3
MV
|
6.3e+12
μV
|
6.4
MV
|
6.4e+12
μV
|
6.5
MV
|
6.5e+12
μV
|
6.6
MV
|
6.6e+12
μV
|
6.7
MV
|
6.7e+12
μV
|
6.8
MV
|
6.8e+12
μV
|
6.9
MV
|
6.9e+12
μV
|
7
MV
|
7e+12
μV
|
7.1
MV
|
7.1e+12
μV
|
7.2
MV
|
7.2e+12
μV
|
7.3
MV
|
7.3e+12
μV
|
7.4
MV
|
7.4e+12
μV
|
7.5
MV
|
7.5e+12
μV
|
7.6
MV
|
7.6e+12
μV
|
7.7
MV
|
7.7e+12
μV
|
7.8
MV
|
7.8e+12
μV
|
7.9
MV
|
7.9e+12
μV
|
8
MV
|
8e+12
μV
|
8.1
MV
|
8.1e+12
μV
|
8.2
MV
|
8.2e+12
μV
|
8.3
MV
|
8.3e+12
μV
|
8.4
MV
|
8.4e+12
μV
|
8.5
MV
|
8.5e+12
μV
|
8.6
MV
|
8.6e+12
μV
|
8.7
MV
|
8.7e+12
μV
|
8.8
MV
|
8.8e+12
μV
|
8.9
MV
|
8.9e+12
μV
|
9
MV
|
9e+12
μV
|
9.1
MV
|
9.1e+12
μV
|
9.2
MV
|
9.2e+12
μV
|
9.3
MV
|
9.3e+12
μV
|
9.4
MV
|
9.4e+12
μV
|
9.5
MV
|
9.5e+12
μV
|
9.6
MV
|
9.6e+12
μV
|
9.7
MV
|
9.7e+12
μV
|
9.8
MV
|
9.8e+12
μV
|
9.9
MV
|
9.9e+12
μV
|
10
MV
|
1e+13
μV
|
| Conversion | Call to Action |
|---|---|
| Megavolts to Volts | Go to converter |
| Megavolts to Millivolts | Go to converter |
| Megavolts to Kilovolts | Go to converter |