What Is This Tool?
This tool enables users to convert electrical resistivity measurements between ohm centimeter (an SI metric unit) and statohm centimeter (a CGS-ESU unit). It facilitates comparison and translation of data across different unit systems common in physics, materials science, and electrical engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the resistivity value in ohm centimeters you wish to convert.
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Select ohm centimeter as the starting unit and statohm centimeter as the target unit.
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Execute the conversion to get the equivalent value in statohm centimeters.
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Use the results for analysis or data comparison across unit systems.
Key Features
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Converts electrical resistivity from ohm centimeter to statohm centimeter using an exact conversion factor.
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Supports measurements commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing and materials science.
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Easy-to-use browser-based interface for quick unit translation.
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Helps compare modern SI data with legacy CGS-ESU resistivity values.
Examples
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Convert 5 ohm centimeters to statohm centimeters: 5 × 1.112653456e-12 = 5.56326728e-12 statohm centimeters.
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Convert 0.1 ohm centimeters to statohm centimeters: 0.1 × 1.112653456e-12 = 1.112653456e-13 statohm centimeters.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying bulk resistivity of semiconductor wafers during manufacturing.
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Translating ultrapure water resistivity values for scientific reports.
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Interpreting legacy physics or materials science data using CGS-ESU units.
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Conducting theoretical electromagnetic calculations in the CGS framework.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure numerical precision due to the very small conversion factor.
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Be aware of differences in unit system conventions that may affect results.
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Handle large or highly precise values carefully to avoid rounding errors.
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Double-check conversions when comparing legacy and modern data.
Limitations
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The extremely small conversion value requires precision to maintain accuracy.
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Unit system differences might cause compatibility issues when interpreting results.
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Converting very large or detailed values may introduce rounding or significant figure concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ohm centimeter represent?
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One ohm centimeter is the electrical resistivity corresponding to a uniform sample 1 cm long with a cross-sectional area of 1 cm² and equals 0.01 ohm meters in SI units.
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Why is statohm centimeter used?
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Statohm centimeter measures electrical resistivity within the CGS-ESU system and is commonly found in older physics literature and certain theoretical calculations.
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How do I convert values between these units?
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Multiply the value in ohm centimeters by the conversion factor 1.112653456e-12 to obtain the equivalent in statohm centimeters.
Key Terminology
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Ohm Centimeter
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An SI unit of electrical resistivity representing the resistance of a 1 cm sample with 1 cm² cross-section, equal to 0.01 ohm meter.
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Statohm Centimeter
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A CGS-ESU unit of electrical resistivity indicating the resistivity yielding one statohm resistance over one centimetre length.
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Electrical Resistivity
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A measure of a material's opposition to the flow of electric current.