Abohm to Megohm Conversion

Convert between Abohm and Megohm quickly and accurately.

From Abohm

abΩ

To Megohm

MΩ

How to Convert Abohm to Megohm

Conversion Formula

1 abΩ = 1E-15 MΩ

1 MΩ = 1E+15 abΩ

Example

Convert 15 abΩ to MΩ:

15 abΩ = 15 × 1E-15 MΩ = 2E-14 MΩ

Unit Information

Learn about the electric resistance units you're converting between

Abohm

abΩ

Definition

A unit of electrical resistance in the CGS electromagnetic system. One abohm equals 10^-9 ohms, making it a very small unit of electrical resistance.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) electromagnetic system developed in the 19th century. The prefix "ab" indicates electromagnetic units in the CGS system.

Current Use

Still used in some specialized physics applications, particularly in electromagnetic theory and certain areas of plasma physics where very small resistances are measured.

Multiplier

1E-9

Offset

Megohm

MΩ

Definition

A unit of electrical resistance equal to one million ohms (10^6 Ω). Used for measuring very high resistances in electrical insulation and high-voltage applications.

History/Origin

Part of the metric system with the mega- prefix, representing 10^6. Commonly used in electrical engineering for measuring insulation resistance and high-impedance circuits.

Current Use

Extensively used in electrical insulation testing, high-voltage equipment, and measuring very high resistances in electronic circuits and components.

Multiplier

1000000

Offset