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Electric Conductivity Converter

Convert between different electric conductivity units including Siemens/meter, Picosiemens/meter, Mho/meter, Mho/centimeter, Abmho/meter, Abmho/centimeter, Statmho/meter, Statmho/centimeter, and more.

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1 Siemens/meter = 1 Mho/meter

Complete Guide to Electric Conductivity Conversion

Electric conductivity conversion is essential across electrical engineering, material science, semiconductor physics, water quality testing, and conductivity measurements. Whether you're calculating material conductivity in Siemens/meter, analyzing very low conductivity in Picosiemens/meter, using older mho units in Mho/meter and Mho/centimeter, working with CGS electromagnetic units in Abmho/meter and Abmho/centimeter, converting CGS electrostatic units in Statmho/meter and Statmho/centimeter, or converting between different electric conductivity units, our free online electric conductivity converter makes it easy to convert between Siemens/meter, Picosiemens/meter, Mho/meter, Mho/centimeter, Abmho/meter, Abmho/centimeter, Statmho/meter, Statmho/centimeter, and other electric conductivity units instantly. Understanding electric conductivity units and conversions is crucial for accurate measurements in electrical engineering, material science, semiconductor physics, and water quality testing.

Understanding Electric Conductivity Measurement Units

Electric conductivity (σ) represents the ability of a material to conduct electric current. It is the reciprocal of electric resistivity (σ = 1/ρ). Different industries and applications use various electric conductivity units, each suited to specific measurement scales and contexts. From tiny picosiemens/meter measurements in insulators to massive abmho/meter values in superconductors, understanding these units helps bridge different engineering disciplines and applications.

SI Units (Metric System)

Siemens per Meter (S/m) - The Base Unit

The Siemens per Meter is the SI base unit for electric conductivity, representing the conductivity when one Ampere of current flows per unit voltage gradient. One Siemens per meter equals one Ampere per Volt per meter (1 S/m = 1 A/(V·m)). This unit is fundamental in material science and electrical engineering.

Picosiemens per Meter (pS/m)

One Picosiemens per meter equals 10⁻¹² Siemens per meter (1 pS/m = 10⁻¹² S/m). This unit is used for very low conductivity materials, such as insulators, where conductivity is extremely small. It's commonly used in material characterization and semiconductor physics.

Mho Units (Older Name for Siemens)

Mho per Meter (mho/m)

One Mho per meter equals one Siemens per meter (1 mho/m = 1 S/m). Mho is the older name for Siemens, which is "ohm" spelled backwards, reflecting the reciprocal relationship between conductivity and resistivity. This unit is still occasionally used, especially in older literature.

Mho per Centimeter (mho/cm)

One Mho per centimeter equals 100 Siemens per meter (1 mho/cm = 100 S/m). This unit is commonly used in semiconductor industry and material characterization, as it's more convenient for typical material conductivity values. Many semiconductor materials have conductivities in the range of 0.01 to 1000 mho/cm.

CGS Units (Centimeter-Gram-Second System)

Abmho per Meter (abmho/m)

Abmho per meter is a CGS electromagnetic unit where 1 abmho/m = 10⁹ S/m. This unit is used in the CGS electromagnetic unit system for very high conductivity values in theoretical physics, particularly for superconductor analysis.

Abmho per Centimeter (abmho/cm)

Abmho per centimeter is a CGS electromagnetic unit where 1 abmho/cm = 10¹¹ S/m. This unit combines the CGS conductance unit (abmho) with centimeter length units, used in precision physics experiments.

Statmho per Meter (statmho/m)

Statmho per meter is a CGS electrostatic unit where 1 statmho/m = 1.11265 × 10⁻¹² S/m. This unit is used in the CGS electrostatic unit system for very small conductivity values in theoretical physics.

Statmho per Centimeter (statmho/cm)

Statmho per centimeter is a CGS electrostatic unit where 1 statmho/cm = 1.11265 × 10⁻¹⁰ S/m. This unit combines the CGS conductance unit (statmho) with centimeter length units, used in the CGS electrostatic unit system.

How to Convert Siemens/Meter to Mho/Meter

Converting Siemens/meter to Mho/meter is one of the most common electric conductivity conversions, especially in material science and electrical engineering applications. To convert from Siemens/meter to Mho/meter, no conversion is needed as they are equivalent units (1 S/m = 1 mho/m). This relationship comes from the definition: Mho is the older name for Siemens, so 1 S/m = 1 mho/m exactly. For example, 5 S/m = 5 mho/m. This conversion is essential for understanding material conductivity in semiconductor devices, material characterization, and electrical engineering where older mho units are still occasionally used.

Electric Conductivity vs Electric Resistivity: Understanding the Difference

One of the most important concepts in electric conductivity conversion is understanding the difference between electric conductivity and electric resistivity:

  • Electric Conductivity (σ): The ability of a material to conduct electric current, measured in Siemens per meter. Higher conductivity means the material conducts electricity better. It's the reciprocal of resistivity.
  • Electric Resistivity (ρ): The opposition to current flow, measured in Ohm meter. Higher resistivity means the material resists electricity flow more. It's the reciprocal of conductivity.

The relationship is: Conductivity = 1 / Resistivity, or σ = 1/ρ. For example, a material with resistivity 0.1 Ω·m = 1/0.1 = 10 S/m conductivity. Understanding this distinction is crucial for material selection, conductor design, and circuit analysis.

Electric Conductivity Conversion Formulas

Our electric conductivity converter uses these precise formulas for accurate conversions:

Siemens/meter to Mho/meter:

mho/m = S/m (1 S/m = 1 mho/m exactly)

Mho/meter to Siemens/meter:

S/m = mho/m (1 mho/m = 1 S/m exactly)

Siemens/meter to Mho/centimeter:

mho/cm = S/m ÷ 100

Mho/centimeter to Siemens/meter:

S/m = mho/cm × 100

Siemens/meter to Picosiemens/meter:

pS/m = S/m × 1,000,000,000,000

Picosiemens/meter to Siemens/meter:

S/m = pS/m ÷ 1,000,000,000,000

Siemens/meter to Abmho/meter:

abmho/m = S/m ÷ 1,000,000,000

Abmho/meter to Siemens/meter:

S/m = abmho/m × 1,000,000,000

Siemens/meter to Abmho/centimeter:

abmho/cm = S/m ÷ 100,000,000,000

Siemens/meter to Statmho/meter:

statmho/m = S/m × 8.987 × 10¹¹

Conductivity from Resistivity:

σ = 1 / ρ (where σ is conductivity in S/m, ρ is resistivity in Ω·m)

Electric Conductivity Conversion Table

Quick reference for converting between common electric conductivity units:

UnitS/mmho/mmho/cm
1 S/m110.01
1 mho/m110.01
1 mho/cm1001001
1 pS/m0.0000000000010.0000000000010.00000000000001
1 abmho/m1,000,000,0001,000,000,00010,000,000,000
1 abmho/cm100,000,000,000100,000,000,0001,000,000,000,000
1 statmho/m1.11265 × 10⁻¹²1.11265 × 10⁻¹²1.11265 × 10⁻¹⁴
1 statmho/cm1.11265 × 10⁻¹⁰1.11265 × 10⁻¹⁰1.11265 × 10⁻¹²
0.1 S/m0.10.10.001
1 S/m110.01
10 S/m10100.1
100 S/m1001001
1,000 S/m1,0001,00010
10,000 S/m10,00010,000100
100,000 S/m100,000100,0001,000
1,000,000 S/m1,000,0001,000,00010,000
0.01 mho/cm110.01
0.1 mho/cm10100.1
1 mho/cm1001001
10 mho/cm1,0001,00010
100 mho/cm10,00010,000100
1,000 mho/cm100,000100,0001,000

Common Electric Conductivity Conversion Examples

Standard Conductivities (S/m to mho/cm):

  • 1 S/m = 0.01 mho/cm
  • 10 S/m = 0.1 mho/cm
  • 100 S/m = 1 mho/cm
  • 1,000 S/m = 10 mho/cm
  • 10,000 S/m = 100 mho/cm
  • 100,000 S/m = 1,000 mho/cm
  • 1,000,000 S/m = 10,000 mho/cm

Low Conductivities (S/m to pS/m):

  • 1 × 10⁻¹² S/m = 1 pS/m
  • 1 × 10⁻¹¹ S/m = 10 pS/m
  • 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ S/m = 100 pS/m
  • 1 × 10⁻⁹ S/m = 1,000 pS/m
  • 1 × 10⁻⁸ S/m = 10,000 pS/m
  • 1 × 10⁻⁷ S/m = 100,000 pS/m
  • 1 × 10⁻⁶ S/m = 1,000,000 pS/m

High Conductivities (S/m to abmho/m):

  • 1,000,000,000 S/m = 1 abmho/m
  • 10,000,000,000 S/m = 10 abmho/m
  • 100,000,000,000 S/m = 100 abmho/m
  • 1,000,000,000,000 S/m = 1,000 abmho/m
  • 10,000,000,000,000 S/m = 10,000 abmho/m
  • 100,000,000,000,000 S/m = 100,000 abmho/m
  • 1,000,000,000,000,000 S/m = 1,000,000 abmho/m

Resistivity to Conductivity Examples:

  • 0.01 Ω·m resistivity = 100 S/m = 1 mho/cm conductivity
  • 0.1 Ω·m resistivity = 10 S/m = 0.1 mho/cm conductivity
  • 1 Ω·m resistivity = 1 S/m = 0.01 mho/cm conductivity
  • 10 Ω·m resistivity = 0.1 S/m = 0.001 mho/cm conductivity
  • 100 Ω·m resistivity = 0.01 S/m = 0.0001 mho/cm conductivity
  • 1,000 Ω·m resistivity = 0.001 S/m = 0.00001 mho/cm conductivity
  • 10,000 Ω·m resistivity = 0.0001 S/m = 0.000001 mho/cm conductivity

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I convert Siemens/meter to Mho/meter?

Siemens/meter and Mho/meter are equivalent units (1 S/m = 1 mho/m). No conversion is needed as they represent the same physical quantity. Mho is the older name for Siemens, so the conversion factor is exactly 1. For example, 5 S/m = 5 mho/m exactly.

How many Siemens/meter are in 1 Mho/centimeter?

One Mho/centimeter equals 100 Siemens/meter. To convert mho/cm to S/m, multiply the mho/cm value by 100. For example, 1 mho/cm = 1 × 100 = 100 S/m. This conversion is essential for understanding material conductivity in semiconductor devices and material characterization.

What is the difference between electric conductivity and electric resistivity?

Electric conductivity (σ) is the ability of a material to conduct electric current, measured in Siemens per meter. Electric resistivity (ρ) is the opposition to current flow, measured in Ohm meter. The relationship is: σ = 1/ρ. For example, a material with resistivity 0.1 Ω·m = 1/0.1 = 10 S/m conductivity.

How do I convert Siemens/meter to Picosiemens/meter?

To convert Siemens/meter to Picosiemens/meter, multiply the S/m value by 1,000,000,000,000. The formula is: pS/m = S/m × 1,000,000,000,000. For example, 1 × 10⁻¹² S/m = 1 × 10⁻¹² × 1,000,000,000,000 = 1 pS/m. One Picosiemens per meter equals 10⁻¹² Siemens per meter by definition.

What is a Siemens/meter in simple terms?

A Siemens/meter is the SI unit of electric conductivity, representing the ability of a material to conduct electric current. One Siemens per meter equals one Ampere per Volt per meter (1 S/m = 1 A/(V·m)). In practical terms, a material with conductivity 1 S/m allows significant current flow for a given voltage gradient. It's the reciprocal of resistivity.

How do I convert Mho/centimeter to Siemens/meter?

To convert Mho/centimeter to Siemens/meter, multiply the mho/cm value by 100. The formula is: S/m = mho/cm × 100. For example, 1 mho/cm = 1 × 100 = 100 S/m. One Mho/centimeter equals 100 Siemens/meter by definition (since 1 cm = 0.01 m, so 1 mho/cm = 100 mho/m = 100 S/m).

What is the difference between Mho and Siemens?

Mho and Siemens are equivalent units for electric conductance and conductivity (1 mho = 1 S). Mho is the older name, which is \"ohm\" spelled backwards, reflecting the reciprocal relationship between conductance and resistance. Siemens is the modern SI unit name, but both represent the same physical quantity.

What are Abmho and Statmho used for?

Abmho and Statmho are CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit system units. Abmho is used in the CGS electromagnetic system for very high conductivity values (1 abmho/m = 10⁹ S/m), while Statmho is used in the CGS electrostatic system for very small conductivity values (1 statmho/m = 1.11265 × 10⁻¹² S/m). These units are primarily used in theoretical physics.

Can I use this electric conductivity converter for material selection?

Yes! This electric conductivity converter is perfect for material selection. Material conductivity values are often given in different units depending on the application. Convert between units to compare materials, select appropriate conductors, and understand material properties. For example, copper has conductivity approximately 5.96 × 10⁷ S/m = 5.96 × 10⁵ mho/cm.

How do I calculate conductivity from resistivity?

To calculate conductivity from resistivity, divide 1 by the resistivity value: σ = 1 / ρ, where σ is conductivity in S/m and ρ is resistivity in Ω·m. For example, a material with resistivity 0.1 Ω·m = 1 / 0.1 = 10 S/m conductivity. Conversely, resistivity = 1 / conductivity.

How do I convert between SI and CGS electric conductivity units?

To convert between SI (Siemens/meter-based) and CGS electric conductivity units: 1 S/m = 10⁻⁹ abmho/m (EMU) and 1 S/m = 8.987 × 10¹¹ statmho/m (ESU). The conversion factors differ significantly between SI and CGS systems due to different base unit definitions. For EMU: divide S/m by 1,000,000,000. For ESU: multiply S/m by 8.987 × 10¹¹.

What units are supported in this electric conductivity converter?

Our electric conductivity converter supports 8 units including: Siemens/meter (S/m), Picosiemens/meter (pS/m), Mho/meter (mho/m), Mho/centimeter (mho/cm), Abmho/meter (abmho/m), Abmho/centimeter (abmho/cm), Statmho/meter (statmho/m), and Statmho/centimeter (statmho/cm). All conversions use precise conversion factors based on international standards.

How accurate is this electric conductivity converter?

Our electric conductivity converter uses precise conversion factors based on international standards. Results are calculated with high precision and automatically formatted for optimal readability. All conversions follow official SI unit definitions and internationally recognized electric conductivity unit relationships.

What is the conductivity of common materials?

Common material conductivities: Copper ≈ 5.96 × 10⁷ S/m (5.96 × 10⁵ mho/cm), Aluminum ≈ 3.77 × 10⁷ S/m (3.77 × 10⁵ mho/cm), Silver ≈ 6.30 × 10⁷ S/m (6.30 × 10⁵ mho/cm), Silicon ≈ 1 × 10⁻³ S/m (0.01 mho/cm), Glass ≈ 10⁻¹² S/m (10⁻¹⁴ mho/cm). Conductivity values vary with temperature and material purity.

Real-World Applications

Semiconductor Device Design

Electric conductivity conversion is fundamental in semiconductor device design for analyzing material properties, calculating device performance, and understanding carrier transport. Converting between S/m and mho/cm helps engineers design efficient semiconductor devices, analyze material behavior, and optimize device performance.

Material Science Research

Material science research requires conductivity measurements for analyzing material properties, calculating electrical behavior, and understanding material structure. Converting between different units helps researchers work with various measurement systems and compare material properties.

Water Quality Testing

Water quality testing requires conductivity measurements for analyzing water purity, total dissolved solids, and ionic content. Converting between S/m and pS/m helps scientists measure very low conductivity values in pure water and high conductivity in saline solutions.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering applications require conductivity measurements for conductor selection, system analysis, and circuit design. Converting between SI and CGS units helps engineers work with different measurement systems and design efficient electrical systems.

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Tips for Electric Conductivity Conversion

  • Quick Approximation: For S/m to mho/m, no conversion needed (1 S/m = 1 mho/m exactly)
  • Remember Key Values: 1 S/m = 1 mho/m, 1 mho/cm = 100 S/m, 1 pS/m = 10⁻¹² S/m
  • Conductivity Formula: σ = 1 / ρ - conductivity equals reciprocal of resistivity
  • Common Materials: Copper ≈ 5.96 × 10⁷ S/m, Aluminum ≈ 3.77 × 10⁷ S/m, Silver ≈ 6.30 × 10⁷ S/m
  • Length Conversion: 1 cm = 0.01 m, so 1 mho/cm = 100 mho/m = 100 S/m
  • CGS Units: 1 abmho/m = 10⁹ S/m, 1 statmho/m = 1.11265 × 10⁻¹² S/m
  • Low Conductivity: Multiply S/m by 1,000,000,000,000 to get pS/m