Abohm to Ohm Conversion

Convert between Abohm and Ohm quickly and accurately.

From Abohm

abΩ

To Ohm

How to Convert Abohm to Ohm

Conversion Formula

1 abΩ = 1E-9 Ω

1 Ω = 1000000000 abΩ

Example

Convert 15 abΩ to Ω:

15 abΩ = 15 × 1E-9 Ω = 2E-8 Ω

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

Ohm

Definition

The ohm is the SI derived unit of electrical resistance, impedance, and reactance. It is defined as the resistance between two points of a conductor when a constant potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere.

History/Origin

Named after German physicist Georg Simon Ohm (1789-1854), who formulated Ohm's law. The ohm was officially adopted as the unit of electrical resistance in 1881 at the International Congress of Electricians.

Current Use

Widely used in electrical engineering, electronics, and physics. Essential for measuring resistance in circuits, components, and electrical systems. Standard unit in all electrical calculations and measurements.

Multiplier

Offset