Electric Resistance Converter

About Electric Resistance Units

Electric resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. The SI unit of electric resistance is the ohm (Ω), which is defined as the resistance that produces a potential difference of one volt when a current of one ampere flows through it.

Common Electric Resistance Units

• Ohm (Ω): The SI unit of electric resistance, defined by Ohm's law as the resistance that produces a potential difference of one volt when a current of one ampere flows through it.
• Milliohm (mΩ): Equal to 0.001 ohms, used for measuring low resistances.
• Microohm (μΩ): Equal to 0.000001 ohms, used for measuring very low resistances.
• Kiloohm (kΩ): Equal to 1,000 ohms, commonly used in electronics.
• Megaohm (MΩ): Equal to 1,000,000 ohms, used for measuring high resistances.
• Gigaohm (GΩ): Equal to 1,000,000,000 ohms, used for measuring very high resistances.

Applications of Electric Resistance Measurement

Electric resistance measurements are essential in various fields including:

• Electrical engineering and circuit design
• Electronics manufacturing and testing
• Material science and characterization
• Quality control in electrical components
• Fault detection in electrical systems
• Biomedical engineering and medical devices

How to Use This Converter

To convert between different units of electric resistance:

1. Enter a value in the "From" field
2. Select the unit you're converting from
3. Select the unit you want to convert to
4. The converted value will appear automatically in the "To" field

You can also swap the units using the swap button or reset the converter using the reset button.