Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
Nanovolts to Microvolts Converter — nV to uV
Convert Nanovolt (nV) to Microvolt (uV) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanovolt = 0.001 microvolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanovolts to Microvolts 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.
Microvolt is 0.000001 volt units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-6.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Nanovolts to Microvolts
Nanovolt and Microvolt 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: Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units, and microvolt is 0.000001 volt units.
Formula
microvolts = nanovolts × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanovolt equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 microvolt equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanovolt-to-microvolt factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 nV × 0.001 = 0.001 uV
1 nanovolt = 0.001 microvolts.
Real-world example
120 nV × 0.001 = 0.12 uV
120 nanovolts = 0.12 microvolts.
Conversion table
| Nanovolt (nV) | Microvolt (uV) |
|---|---|
| 1 nV | 0.001 uV |
| 5 nV | 0.005 uV |
| 12 nV | 0.012 uV |
| 24 nV | 0.024 uV |
| 120 nV | 0.12 uV |
| 240 nV | 0.24 uV |
Reverse conversion: Microvolt to Nanovolt
0.001 uV × 1000 = 1 nV
0.001 microvolts = 1 nanovolt.
nanovolts = microvolts × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microvolt to Nanovolt.
Understanding the Nanovolt (nV)
Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
Understanding the Microvolt (uV)
Microvolt is 0.000001 volt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microvolts are in 1 nanovolt?
1 nanovolt equals 0.001 microvolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanovolt to microvolt?
Multiply the nanovolt value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microvolt back to nanovolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microvolt equals 1,000 nanovolts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanovolt?
Nanovolt (nV) is a unit of electricity.
What is a microvolt?
Microvolt (uV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the nanovolt to microvolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanovolt and microvolt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 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.