Electric Resistivity Converter
Enter a value below to convert between metric, imperial, and standard electric resistivity units.
Convert Electric Resistivity
Enter a value and select the units to convert between ohm meters, ohm centimeters, and microhm centimeters.
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Common Electric Resistivity Reference Points
Here are some common electric resistivity values in Ohm Meter (Ω·m), Ohm Centimeter (Ω·cm), and Microhm Centimeter (µΩ·cm). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Description | Ohm Meter (Ω·m) | Ohm Centimeter (Ω·cm) | Microhm Centimeter (µΩ·cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ohm meter unit | 1 | 100 | 100,000,000 |
| 5 ohm meters | 5 | 500 | 500,000,000 |
| 10 ohm meters benchmark | 10 | 1,000 | 1.000000e+9 |
| 25 ohm meters | 25 | 2,500 | 2.500000e+9 |
| 50 ohm meters | 50 | 5,000 | 5.000000e+9 |
| 100 ohm meters reference | 100 | 10,000 | 1.000000e+10 |
Electric Resistivity Conversion Formulas
Use the following formulas to convert between ohm meters, ohm centimeters, and microhm centimeters.
All electric resistivity conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Ohm Meter) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.
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Category Conversion Matrix
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Electric Resistivity Unit Definitions & Symbols
Ohm Meter (Ω·m)
SISI unit of electrical resistivity.
Ohm Centimeter (Ω·cm)
METRICSemiconductor wafer and soil resistivity unit (0.01 Ω·m).
Microhm Centimeter (µΩ·cm)
METRICMetal conductor resistivity unit (10⁻⁸ Ω·m).
Ohm Sq. Millimeter per Meter (Ω·mm²/m)
METRICCable conductor resistivity unit (10⁻⁶ Ω·m). Annealed copper is ~0.01724 Ω·mm²/m.
Microhm Inch (µΩ·in)
US CUSTOMARYEqual to 2.54×10⁻⁸ Ω·m.
References
- [1]NIST HB 133 StandardNIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
- [2]BIPM SI BrochureBIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
- [3]NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9: Factors for Units Listed by Kind of Quantity or Field of Science