Millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
Millivolts to Centivolts Converter — mV to cV
Convert Millivolt (mV) to Centivolt (cV) using the exact conversion factor (1 millivolt = 0.1 centivolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Millivolts to Centivolts converter
Converter
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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.
Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Result = input x 0.001 / 0.01.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Millivolts to Centivolts
Millivolt and Centivolt 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: Millivolt is 0.001 volt units, and centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Formula
centivolts = millivolts × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 millivolt equals 0.001 base units, and 1 centivolt equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct millivolt-to-centivolt factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 mV × 0.1 = 0.1 cV
1 millivolt = 0.1 centivolts.
Real-world example
120 mV × 0.1 = 12 cV
120 millivolts = 12 centivolts.
Conversion table
| Millivolt (mV) | Centivolt (cV) |
|---|---|
| 1 mV | 0.1 cV |
| 5 mV | 0.5 cV |
| 12 mV | 1.2 cV |
| 24 mV | 2.4 cV |
| 120 mV | 12 cV |
| 240 mV | 24 cV |
Reverse conversion: Centivolt to Millivolt
0.1 cV × 10 = 1 mV
0.1 centivolts = 1 millivolt.
millivolts = centivolts × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centivolt to Millivolt.
Understanding the Millivolt (mV)
Millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
Understanding the Centivolt (cV)
Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centivolts are in 1 millivolt?
1 millivolt equals 0.1 centivolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert millivolt to centivolt?
Multiply the millivolt value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centivolt back to millivolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centivolt equals 10 millivolts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a millivolt?
Millivolt (mV) is a unit of electricity.
What is a centivolt?
Centivolt (cV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the millivolt to centivolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both millivolt and centivolt 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.