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?
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Enter the resistivity value in ohm centimeter
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Select the output unit as circular mil ohm/foot
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Click convert to see the equivalent resistivity value
Key Features
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Converts resistivity from ohm centimeter to circular mil ohm/foot quickly and accurately
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Browser-based and easy to use without installing software
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Supports practical applications such as conductor resistance calculations and wiring design
Examples
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2 ohm centimeters converts to 12,030,609.868 circular mil ohm/foot
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0.5 ohm centimeter equals 3,007,652.467 circular mil ohm/foot
Common Use Cases
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Specifying bulk resistivity of semiconductor wafers during manufacturing
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Converting ultrapure water resistivity values commonly expressed in megaohm-centimeter
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Calculating conductor resistance using known length and cross-sectional area in circular mils
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Preparing conductor resistance tables for electrical power distribution
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Comparing copper and aluminum conductor resistivities in cable design
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure measurement units are consistent before conversion
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Use this conversion to assist with conductor sizing and electrical design decisions
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Apply in contexts where conductor geometry is uniform and lengths are measured in feet
Limitations
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Assumes uniform conductor geometry and does not account for temperature or material impurities
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Circular mil ohm/foot applies mainly to circular cross sections and foot-lengths
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Not directly suitable for conductors of irregular shapes or metric-length measures without additional steps
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ohm centimeter represent?
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One ohm centimeter is the electrical resistivity representing resistance in ohms of a 1 cm long uniform sample with 1 cm² cross-sectional area.
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Where is circular mil ohm/foot commonly used?
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Circular mil ohm/foot is typical for practical wiring and conductor resistance tables involving metals like copper and aluminum.
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Can I use this conversion for non-circular conductors?
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This conversion is best suited for conductors with circular cross sections; other shapes require different considerations.
Key Terminology
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Ohm centimeter
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A unit of electrical resistivity representing resistance of 1 ohm in a sample 1 cm long and 1 cm² in area.
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Circular mil ohm/foot
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An electrical resistivity unit expressing ohmic resistance based on a cross section of one circular mil and a length of one foot.
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Electrical resistivity
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A measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current.