Mho per Meter to Abmho per Meter Conversion

Convert between Mho per Meter and Abmho per Meter quickly and accurately.

From Mho per Meter

mho/m

To Abmho per Meter

abmho/m

How to Convert Mho per Meter to Abmho per Meter

Conversion Formula

1 mho/m = 1E-9 abmho/m

1 abmho/m = 1000000000 mho/m

Example

Convert 15 mho/m to abmho/m:

15 mho/m = 15 × 1E-9 abmho/m = 1E-8 abmho/m

Unit Information

Learn about the electric conductivity units you're converting between

Mho per Meter

mho/m

Definition

An alternative unit for electric conductivity equivalent to siemens per meter. The name "mho" is "ohm" spelled backwards, reflecting its relationship to electrical resistance.

History/Origin

The mho unit was introduced as the reciprocal of the ohm, with the name being "ohm" spelled backwards. It was commonly used before the adoption of the siemens in the SI system.

Current Use

Still used in some electrical engineering contexts, particularly in older literature and certain specialized applications, though siemens per meter is preferred.

Multiplier

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Abmho per Meter

abmho/m

Definition

A large unit of electric conductivity equal to one billion siemens per meter. Part of the CGS electromagnetic unit system, used for materials with very high conductivity.

History/Origin

Derived from the CGS electromagnetic unit system, where "ab" stands for "absolute" electromagnetic units. The abmho is the electromagnetic unit of conductance.

Current Use

Primarily used in theoretical physics and electrical engineering for materials with extremely high conductivity, such as superconductors and highly conductive metals.

Multiplier

1000000000

Offset