Electrical Resistivity Converter

Convert electrical resistivity units including ohm-meters, ohm-centimeters, ohm-inches, microohm-centimeters, microohm-meters, circular mil ohms per foot, and more.

Convert Electrical Resistivity

1 ohm-meter = 100 ohm-centimeters
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Common electrical resistivity conversions

Ohm-meters to ohm-centimeters:
1 Ω·m = 100 Ω·cm

Ohm-centimeters to ohm-meters:
1 Ω·cm = 0.01 Ω·m

Microohm-centimeters to ohm-meters:
1 µΩ·cm = 0.00000001 Ω·m

Ohm-inches to ohm-meters:
1 Ω·in = 0.0254 Ω·m

Where resistivity conversions are used

Resistivity conversions are useful for wire and cable materials, copper and aluminum conductors, semiconductor materials, soil resistivity, grounding design, electrical testing, material data sheets, and circuit engineering.

Use this converter when comparing SI, metric, U.S. customary, and conductor-material resistivity units.

What your resistivity result means

Your result shows the entered electrical resistivity converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The calculator also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For electrical design and material comparisons, make sure the resistivity unit matches your wire table, soil test, conductor data sheet, semiconductor data, or calculation sheet.

Electrical resistivity converter tips

Frequently asked questions

What is electrical resistivity?

Electrical resistivity is a material property that describes how strongly a material resists electric current.

What is the SI unit of electrical resistivity?

The SI unit of electrical resistivity is the ohm-meter, abbreviated as Ω·m.

Is resistivity the same as resistance?

No. Resistivity is a material property, while resistance depends on the material, length, and cross-sectional area.

How many ohm-centimeters are in one ohm-meter?

One ohm-meter equals 100 ohm-centimeters.

Can I convert negative resistivity values?

This converter is designed for resistivity magnitude conversions, so it uses non-negative values.