Online Electric Resistivity Units Converter
How to Convert from Ohm centimeter to Circular mil ohm/foot?

How to Convert from Ohm centimeter to Circular mil ohm/foot?

Learn how to convert electrical resistivity values from ohm centimeter to circular mil ohm/foot with this easy-to-use online converter tool, designed for electrical engineering and materials science applications.

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Ohm centimeter to Circular mil ohm/foot Conversion Table

Ohm centimeter Circular mil ohm/foot

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Ohm centimeter to Circular mil ohm/foot Conversion Table
Ohm centimeter Circular mil ohm/foot

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to translate electrical resistivity measurements from ohm centimeter to circular mil ohm/foot. It is useful in fields like electrical engineering, materials science, and power distribution for analyzing and comparing material resistivities.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the resistivity value in ohm centimeter
  • Select the output unit as circular mil ohm/foot
  • Click convert to see the equivalent resistivity value

Key Features

  • Converts resistivity from ohm centimeter to circular mil ohm/foot quickly and accurately
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installing software
  • Supports practical applications such as conductor resistance calculations and wiring design

Examples

  • 2 ohm centimeters converts to 12,030,609.868 circular mil ohm/foot
  • 0.5 ohm centimeter equals 3,007,652.467 circular mil ohm/foot

Common Use Cases

  • Specifying bulk resistivity of semiconductor wafers during manufacturing
  • Converting ultrapure water resistivity values commonly expressed in megaohm-centimeter
  • Calculating conductor resistance using known length and cross-sectional area in circular mils
  • Preparing conductor resistance tables for electrical power distribution
  • Comparing copper and aluminum conductor resistivities in cable design

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure measurement units are consistent before conversion
  • Use this conversion to assist with conductor sizing and electrical design decisions
  • Apply in contexts where conductor geometry is uniform and lengths are measured in feet

Limitations

  • Assumes uniform conductor geometry and does not account for temperature or material impurities
  • Circular mil ohm/foot applies mainly to circular cross sections and foot-lengths
  • Not directly suitable for conductors of irregular shapes or metric-length measures without additional steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one ohm centimeter represent?
One ohm centimeter is the electrical resistivity representing resistance in ohms of a 1 cm long uniform sample with 1 cm² cross-sectional area.

Where is circular mil ohm/foot commonly used?
Circular mil ohm/foot is typical for practical wiring and conductor resistance tables involving metals like copper and aluminum.

Can I use this conversion for non-circular conductors?
This conversion is best suited for conductors with circular cross sections; other shapes require different considerations.

Key Terminology

Ohm centimeter
A unit of electrical resistivity representing resistance of 1 ohm in a sample 1 cm long and 1 cm² in area.
Circular mil ohm/foot
An electrical resistivity unit expressing ohmic resistance based on a cross section of one circular mil and a length of one foot.
Electrical resistivity
A measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current.

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