Megohm to EMU of Resistance Conversion

Convert between Megohm and EMU of Resistance quickly and accurately.

From Megohm

MΩ

To EMU of Resistance

EMU

How to Convert Megohm to EMU of Resistance

Conversion Formula

1 MΩ = 1E+15 EMU

1 EMU = 1E-15 MΩ

Example

Convert 15 MΩ to EMU:

15 MΩ = 15 × 1E+15 EMU = 2E+16 EMU

Unit Information

Learn about the electric resistance units you're converting between

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

EMU of Resistance

EMU

Definition

Electromagnetic Unit of resistance in the CGS system. Equivalent to one abohm, representing 10^-9 ohms in the SI system.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS electromagnetic unit system developed in the 1800s. EMU units were widely used before the adoption of the SI system in electrical engineering and physics.

Current Use

Primarily used in historical contexts and some specialized physics applications. Occasionally referenced in electromagnetic theory and certain research areas.

Multiplier

1E-9

Offset