What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate electrical resistance expressed in statohm, a historical unit from the CGS-ESU system, into volt per ampere (V/A), the modern SI derived unit of resistance also known as ohms. It is useful for interpreting old scientific literature, comparing legacy data, and educational purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value of electrical resistance in statohm that you want to convert.
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Select statohm as the input unit and volt/ampere [V/A] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent resistance in volt per ampere.
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Review the output value and use it for your analysis or comparison with modern measurements.
Key Features
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Converts units from statohm to volt per ampere (V/A) accurately within the defined conversion rate.
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Supports translation of obsolete CGS-ESU resistance values into the SI system for practical use.
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Provides examples demonstrating the multiplication involved in converting values.
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Browser-based and easy to operate with simple input and output fields.
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Ideal for engineers, physicists, educators, and students dealing with classical electromagnetism.
Examples
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2 statohm converts to 2 × 898755200000 = 1797510400000 volt/ampere [V/A].
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0.5 statohm converts to 0.5 × 898755200000 = 449377600000 volt/ampere [V/A].
Common Use Cases
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Converting resistance values found in historical CGS-ESU unit-based documents to the SI system for direct comparison.
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Interpreting classical electromagnetic research and reproducing derivations that employ CGS-ESU units.
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Educational purposes illustrating the differences between CGS and SI electrical resistance measurements.
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Comparing legacy measurement data with contemporary instrumentation readings in physics or electrical engineering contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the context of the statohm as an obsolete unit before applying converted results.
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Use conversions primarily for theoretical comparison and educational reference rather than practical circuit design.
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Double-check input values to avoid misinterpretation due to extremely large numerical outputs after conversion.
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Familiarize yourself with both CGS-ESU and SI systems to understand relevance and limitations during conversion.
Limitations
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The statohm is no longer used for practical measurements and is considered obsolete.
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Converted values in volt per ampere may be extremely large, requiring careful interpretation.
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Conversion results should not be used directly for designing modern circuits or interpreting real-time instrumentation data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a statohm?
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A statohm is an outdated unit of electrical resistance from the electrostatic variant of the CGS system, mostly used in historical scientific contexts.
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Why convert statohm to volt/ampere?
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Conversion facilitates comparison of old resistance values with modern measurements, making historical data applicable within the SI unit framework.
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Is volt per ampere the same as ohm?
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Yes, volt per ampere (V/A) is the SI derived unit of resistance and is equivalent to one ohm (Ω).
Key Terminology
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Statohm
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A historical unit of electrical resistance from the electrostatic CGS system, now obsolete in practical use.
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Volt per ampere (V/A)
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A modern SI derived unit equal to one ohm, representing electrical resistance.
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CGS-ESU system
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A centimetre-gram-second electrostatic system of units previously used in electromagnetism.