Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Centivolts to Attovolts Converter — cV to aV
Convert Centivolt (cV) to Attovolt (aV) using the exact conversion factor (1 centivolt = 1e+16 attovolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centivolts to Attovolts converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Attovolt is 1e-18 volt units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1e-18.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centivolts to Attovolts
Centivolt and Attovolt both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Centivolt is 0.01 volt units, and attovolt is 1e-18 volt units.
Formula
attovolts = centivolts × 1e+16
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centivolt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 attovolt equals 1e-18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centivolt-to-attovolt factor of 1e+16.
Simple example
1 cV × 1e+16 = 1e+16 aV
1 centivolt = 1e+16 attovolts.
Real-world example
120 cV × 1e+16 = 1.2e+18 aV
120 centivolts = 1.2e+18 attovolts.
Conversion table
| Centivolt (cV) | Attovolt (aV) |
|---|---|
| 1 cV | 1e+16 aV |
| 5 cV | 5e+16 aV |
| 12 cV | 1.2e+17 aV |
| 24 cV | 2.4e+17 aV |
| 120 cV | 1.2e+18 aV |
| 240 cV | 2.4e+18 aV |
Reverse conversion: Attovolt to Centivolt
1e+16 aV × 1e-16 = 1 cV
1e+16 attovolts = 1 centivolt.
centivolts = attovolts × 1e-16
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Attovolt to Centivolt.
Understanding the Centivolt (cV)
Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Understanding the Attovolt (aV)
Attovolt is 1e-18 volt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many attovolts are in 1 centivolt?
1 centivolt equals 1e+16 attovolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centivolt to attovolt?
Multiply the centivolt value by 1e+16. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert attovolt back to centivolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 attovolt equals 1e-16 centivolts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centivolt?
Centivolt (cV) is a unit of electricity.
What is a attovolt?
Attovolt (aV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the centivolt to attovolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both centivolt and attovolt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+16 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.