Siemens to Abmho Conversion

Convert between Siemens and Abmho quickly and accurately.

From Siemens

To Abmho

ab℧

How to Convert Siemens to Abmho

Conversion Formula

1 S = 1E-9 ab℧

1 ab℧ = 1000000000 S

Example

Convert 15 S to ab℧:

15 S = 15 × 1E-9 ab℧ = 1E-8 ab℧

Unit Information

Learn about the electric conductance units you're converting between

Siemens

Definition

The SI base unit of electric conductance, representing the ease with which electric current flows through a material. One siemens is the conductance of a material that allows one ampere of current to flow when one volt is applied across it.

History/Origin

Named after Ernst Werner von Siemens, the German electrical engineer and inventor who founded the Siemens company. The siemens unit was established as the SI unit of conductance, replacing the older mho unit.

Current Use

Widely used in electrical engineering, electronics, and materials science for measuring the electrical conductivity of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Essential for designing electrical circuits and components.

Multiplier

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Abmho

ab℧

Definition

A very large unit of electric conductance in the CGS electromagnetic system equal to one billion siemens. Used for measuring extremely high conductance values in specialized electrical applications.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS electromagnetic system of units, where "ab" stands for "absolute." The abmho was used in early electrical measurements before the adoption of the SI system for very high conductance values.

Current Use

Used in specialized scientific research and some technical applications for measuring extremely high conductance values. Still referenced in some physics and electrical engineering literature.

Multiplier

1000000000

Offset