Abohm Centimeter to Ohm Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Abohm Centimeter and Ohm Centimeter quickly and accurately.

abΩ·cm
Ω·cm

How to Convert Abohm Centimeter to Ohm Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 abΩ·cm = 1E-9 Ω·cm
1 Ω·cm = 1000000000 abΩ·cm

Example

Convert 15 abΩ·cm to Ω·cm:

15 abΩ·cm = 15 × 1E-9 Ω·cm = 1E-8 Ω·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the electric resistivity units you're converting between

Abohm Centimeter

abΩ·cm

Definition

An extremely small unit of electric resistivity in the CGS electromagnetic system equal to 1.0E-11 ohm meters. Used for measuring ultra-low resistivity materials in specialized scientific and engineering applications.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS electromagnetic system of units, where "ab" stands for "absolute." The abohm centimeter was used in early electrical measurements before the adoption of the SI system for precise resistivity characterization.

Current Use

Used in specialized scientific research, particularly in physics and materials science for measuring ultra-low resistivity materials. Still referenced in some technical literature and historical measurements.

Multiplier

1E-11

Offset

0

Ohm Centimeter

Ω·cm

Definition

A metric unit of electric resistivity equal to one hundredth of an ohm meter. Commonly used for measuring the resistivity of materials in laboratory settings and industrial applications where centimeter-scale measurements are more practical.

History/Origin

Derived from the ohm meter for practical measurements in laboratory and industrial settings. The centimeter unit provides a convenient scale for measuring small samples and thin films in materials science and semiconductor research.

Current Use

Extensively used in materials science, semiconductor manufacturing, and quality control testing. Common in laboratory measurements of thin films, coatings, and small material samples where centimeter dimensions are more practical.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Abohm Centimeter to Ohm Centimeter Conversion Table

Abohm Centimeter [abΩ·cm] Ohm Centimeter [Ω·cm]
1 abΩ·cm 1E-9 Ω·cm
10 abΩ·cm 1E-8 Ω·cm
25 abΩ·cm 2E-8 Ω·cm
50 abΩ·cm 5E-8 Ω·cm
100 abΩ·cm 1E-7 Ω·cm
0 abΩ·cm 0E+0 Ω·cm
-10 abΩ·cm -1E-8 Ω·cm
-40 abΩ·cm -4E-8 Ω·cm