Yoctovolt is 1e-24 volt units.
Yoctovolts to Nanovolts Converter — yV to nV
Convert Yoctovolt (yV) to Nanovolt (nV) using the exact conversion factor (1 yoctovolt = 1e-15 nanovolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Yoctovolts to Nanovolts converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
Result = input x 1e-24 / 1e-9.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Yoctovolts to Nanovolts
Yoctovolt and Nanovolt 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: Yoctovolt is 1e-24 volt units, and nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
Formula
nanovolts = yoctovolts × 1e-15
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 yoctovolt equals 1e-24 base units, and 1 nanovolt equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct yoctovolt-to-nanovolt factor of 1e-15.
Simple example
1 yV × 1e-15 = 1e-15 nV
1 yoctovolt = 1e-15 nanovolts.
Real-world example
120 yV × 1e-15 = 1.2e-13 nV
120 yoctovolts = 1.2e-13 nanovolts.
Conversion table
| Yoctovolt (yV) | Nanovolt (nV) |
|---|---|
| 1 yV | 1e-15 nV |
| 5 yV | 5e-15 nV |
| 12 yV | 1.2e-14 nV |
| 24 yV | 2.4e-14 nV |
| 120 yV | 1.2e-13 nV |
| 240 yV | 2.4e-13 nV |
Reverse conversion: Nanovolt to Yoctovolt
1e-15 nV × 1e+15 = 1 yV
1e-15 nanovolts = 1 yoctovolts.
yoctovolts = nanovolts × 1e+15
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanovolt to Yoctovolt.
Understanding the Yoctovolt (yV)
Yoctovolt is 1e-24 volt units.
Understanding the Nanovolt (nV)
Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanovolts are in 1 yoctovolt?
1 yoctovolt equals 1e-15 nanovolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert yoctovolt to nanovolt?
Multiply the yoctovolt value by 1e-15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanovolt back to yoctovolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanovolt equals 1e+15 yoctovolts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a yoctovolt?
Yoctovolt (yV) is a unit of electricity.
What is a nanovolt?
Nanovolt (nV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the yoctovolt to nanovolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both yoctovolt and nanovolt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-15 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.