Gigavolts to Volts Converter

Enter the voltage in gigavolts below to convert it to volts.

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1 GV = 1,000,000,000 V

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How to Convert Gigavolts to Volts

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To convert a measurement in gigavolts to a measurement in volts, multiply the voltage by the following conversion ratio: 1,000,000,000 volts/gigavolt.

Since one gigavolt is equal to 1,000,000,000 volts, you can use this simple formula to convert:

volts = gigavolts × 1,000,000,000

The voltage in volts is equal to the voltage in gigavolts multiplied by 1,000,000,000.

For example, here's how to convert 5 gigavolts to volts using the formula above.
volts = (5 GV × 1,000,000,000) = 5,000,000,000 V

How Many Volts Are in a Gigavolt?

There are 1,000,000,000 volts in a gigavolt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 GV = 1,000,000,000 V

Gigavolts and volts are both units used to measure voltage. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Gigavolt?

One gigavolt is equal to 1,000,000,000 volts, which are the potential difference that would move one ampere of current against one ohm of resistance.

The gigavolt is a multiple of the volt, which is the SI derived unit for voltage. In the metric system, "giga" is the prefix for billions, or 109. Gigavolts can be abbreviated as GV; for example, 1 gigavolt can be written as 1 GV.

Learn more about gigavolts.

What Is a Volt?

One volt is equal to the potential difference that would move one ampere of current against one ohm of resistance.

The volt is the SI derived unit for voltage in the metric system. Volts can be abbreviated as V; for example, 1 volt can be written as 1 V.

Voltage and Ohm's Law

Voltage is a measurement of electromotive force and the electrical potential difference between two points of a conductor.[1]

Ohm's Law states the current between two points on a conductor is proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance. Using Ohm's Law, it's possible to express the potential difference in volts as an expression using current and resistance.

VV = IA × RΩ

The potential difference in volts is equal to the current in amperes times the resistance in ohms.

Learn more about volts.

Gigavolt to Volt Conversion Table

Table showing various gigavolt measurements converted to volts.
Gigavolts Volts
0.000000001 GV 1 V
0.000000002 GV 2 V
0.000000003 GV 3 V
0.000000004 GV 4 V
0.000000005 GV 5 V
0.000000006 GV 6 V
0.000000007 GV 7 V
0.000000008 GV 8 V
0.000000009 GV 9 V
0.0000000001 GV 0.1 V
0.000000001 GV 1 V
0.00000001 GV 10 V
0.0000001 GV 100 V
0.000001 GV 1,000 V
0.00001 GV 10,000 V
0.0001 GV 100,000 V
0.001 GV 1,000,000 V
0.01 GV 10,000,000 V
0.1 GV 100,000,000 V
1 GV 1,000,000,000 V

References

  1. International Bureau of Weights and Measures, The International System of Units, 9th Edition, 2019, https://www.bipm.org/documents/20126/41483022/SI-Brochure-9-EN.pdf

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