Millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
Millivolts to Picovolts Converter — mV to pV
Convert Millivolt (mV) to Picovolt (pV) using the exact conversion factor (1 millivolt = 1,000,000,000 picovolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Millivolts to Picovolts 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.
Picovolt is 1e-12 volt units.
Result = input x 0.001 / 1e-12.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Millivolts to Picovolts
Millivolt and Picovolt 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 picovolt is 1e-12 volt units.
Formula
picovolts = millivolts × 1000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 millivolt equals 0.001 base units, and 1 picovolt equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct millivolt-to-picovolt factor of 1000000000.
Simple example
1 mV × 1000000000 = 1,000,000,000 pV
1 millivolt = 1,000,000,000 picovolts.
Real-world example
120 mV × 1000000000 = 120,000,000,000 pV
120 millivolts = 120,000,000,000 picovolts.
Conversion table
| Millivolt (mV) | Picovolt (pV) |
|---|---|
| 1 mV | 1,000,000,000 pV |
| 5 mV | 5,000,000,000 pV |
| 12 mV | 12,000,000,000 pV |
| 24 mV | 24,000,000,000 pV |
| 120 mV | 120,000,000,000 pV |
| 240 mV | 240,000,000,000 pV |
Reverse conversion: Picovolt to Millivolt
1 pV × 1e-9 = 1e-9 mV
1 picovolt = 1e-9 millivolts.
millivolts = picovolts × 1e-9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picovolt to Millivolt.
Understanding the Millivolt (mV)
Millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
Understanding the Picovolt (pV)
Picovolt is 1e-12 volt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many picovolts are in 1 millivolt?
1 millivolt equals 1,000,000,000 picovolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert millivolt to picovolt?
Multiply the millivolt value by 1000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picovolt back to millivolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picovolt equals 1e-9 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 picovolt?
Picovolt (pV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the millivolt to picovolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both millivolt and picovolt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000000 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.