Statvolt is an electrical unit of measurement used to describe the potential difference between two points. It is commonly used in electrical engineering and physics. Synonyms for the word statvolt include electrostatic units (ESU), Gaussian units (CGS) and centimeter-gram-second electromagnetic units (CGS-EMU). Other related units of measurement include volt, ohm, ampere and watt. The statvolt is often used in conjunction with other units of measurement in order to calculate various electrical properties such as capacitance, resistance and current. Understanding the different units of measurement in electrical engineering is essential for professionals in the industry, as well as those studying the field.