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Ohm meter to Ohm centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert ohm meter values into ohm centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ohm*m = 100 ohm*cm
1 ohm*cm = 0.01 ohm*m
Example: 1.7e-8 ohm*m = 0.0000017 ohm*cm
Ohm meter
Ohm meter measures a material's resistance normalized by length and cross-sectional area.
History: Ohm meter became the SI derived expression for material electrical resistivity.
Current use: Used for conductors, semiconductors, insulators, soil resistivity, materials testing, and electrical design.
Also written as ohm*m.
Ohm centimeter
One ohm centimeter is equal to 0.01 ohm meters.
History: Ohm centimeter is common in semiconductor and materials references.
Current use: Used for semiconductor wafers, materials science, and lab measurements.
Also written as ohm*cm.
Ohm meter to Ohm centimeter table
| Ohm meter [ohm*m] | Ohm centimeter [ohm*cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ohm*m | 1 ohm*cm |
| 0.1 ohm*m | 10 ohm*cm |
| 1 ohm*m | 100 ohm*cm |
| 2 ohm*m | 200 ohm*cm |
| 5 ohm*m | 500 ohm*cm |
| 10 ohm*m | 1,000 ohm*cm |
| 20 ohm*m | 2,000 ohm*cm |
| 50 ohm*m | 5,000 ohm*cm |
| 100 ohm*m | 10,000 ohm*cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ohm centimeter (ohm*cm) are in one Ohm meter (ohm*m)?
One Ohm meter equals 100 Ohm centimeter.
How do you convert Ohm meter to Ohm centimeter?
Multiply the Ohm meter value by 100 to get the result in Ohm centimeter.
How do you convert Ohm centimeter back to Ohm meter?
Multiply the Ohm centimeter value by 0.01 to get back to Ohm meter.
What is 1.7e-8 Ohm meter in Ohm centimeter?
1.7e-8 Ohm meter equals 0.0000017 Ohm centimeter.