Convert Millivolt to Picovolt
Convert millivolts to picovolts by entering a value below.
How to Convert Millivolts to Picovolts
The millivolt and picovolt are both units of voltage. By definition, 1 millivolt equals exactly 1e18 picovolts. This means to convert millivolts to picovolts, you multiply by 1e18.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mV to picovolts:
We need to convert millivolts to picovolts
Since 1 mV = 1e18 pV, multiply by 1e18
5 × 1e18 = 5e18
5 mV = 5e18 pV
Millivolt to Picovolt Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millivolt to picovolt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millivolts (mV) | Picovolts (pV) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mV | 1e17 pV |
| 0.5 mV | 5e17 pV |
| 1 mV | 1e18 pV |
| 2 mV | 2e18 pV |
| 5 mV | 5e18 pV |
| 10 mV | 1e19 pV |
| 25 mV | 2.5e19 pV |
| 50 mV | 5e19 pV |
| 100 mV | 1e20 pV |
About These Units
Millivolt (mV)
A millivolt (mV) equals 0.001 volts. Common for sensor outputs: thermocouple 0-50 mV, strain gauge 2-3 mV/V, audio line level 200-775 mV RMS. ECG signals: 1-10 mV. Solar cell open-circuit: 500-700 mV per cell. Critical for instrumentation and signal processing.
Picovolt (pV)
A picovolt (pV) equals 10⁻¹² volts. Radio telescope receiver noise floor, quantum device measurements, and gravitational wave detector electronics operate at picovolt sensitivity. Thermal noise in a 1Ω resistor at room temperature: ~130 pV/√Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert millivolts to picovolts?
To convert millivolts to picovolts, multiply the value by 1e18. For example, 10 mV = 1e19 pV.
How many picovolts are in 1 millivolt?
1 millivolt equals 1e18 picovolts.
What is the formula for millivolts to picovolts?
The formula is: pV = mV × 1e18.