Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Centivolts to Decivolts Converter — cV to dV
Convert Centivolt (cV) to Decivolt (dV) using the exact conversion factor (1 centivolt = 0.1 decivolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centivolts to Decivolts converter
Converter
Electricity Converter
Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decivolt is 0.1 volt units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 0.1.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Centivolts to Decivolts
Centivolt and Decivolt 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 decivolt is 0.1 volt units.
Formula
decivolts = centivolts × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centivolt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 decivolt equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centivolt-to-decivolt factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 cV × 0.1 = 0.1 dV
1 centivolt = 0.1 decivolts.
Real-world example
120 cV × 0.1 = 12 dV
120 centivolts = 12 decivolts.
Conversion table
| Centivolt (cV) | Decivolt (dV) |
|---|---|
| 1 cV | 0.1 dV |
| 5 cV | 0.5 dV |
| 12 cV | 1.2 dV |
| 24 cV | 2.4 dV |
| 120 cV | 12 dV |
| 240 cV | 24 dV |
Reverse conversion: Decivolt to Centivolt
0.1 dV × 10 = 1 cV
0.1 decivolts = 1 centivolts.
centivolts = decivolts × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decivolt to Centivolt.
Understanding the Centivolt (cV)
Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Understanding the Decivolt (dV)
Decivolt is 0.1 volt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decivolts are in 1 centivolt?
1 centivolt equals 0.1 decivolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centivolt to decivolt?
Multiply the centivolt value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decivolt back to centivolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decivolt equals 10 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 decivolt?
Decivolt (dV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the centivolt to decivolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both centivolt and decivolt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 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.