Ohm Meter to Ohm Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Ohm Meter and Ohm Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Ohm Meter

Ω·m

To Ohm Centimeter

Ω·cm

How to Convert Ohm Meter to Ohm Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Ω·m = 100 Ω·cm

1 Ω·cm = 0.01 Ω·m

Example

Convert 15 Ω·m to Ω·cm:

15 Ω·m = 15 × 100 Ω·cm = 1500 Ω·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the electric resistivity units you're converting between

Ohm Meter

Ω·m

Definition

The SI base unit of electric resistivity, representing the resistance of a material per unit length when a current flows through it. One ohm meter is the resistivity of a material that has a resistance of one ohm when the current flows through a cube of the material with sides of one meter.

History/Origin

Named after Georg Simon Ohm, the German physicist who formulated Ohm's law in 1827. The ohm meter unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standardized measure of electrical resistivity.

Current Use

Widely used in electrical engineering, materials science, and physics for measuring the electrical resistance properties of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Essential for designing electrical circuits, cables, and electronic components.

Multiplier

Offset

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