Electric Conductivity Converter - Convert S/m, mS/cm, µS/cm & More Units
Result:
5.96 mS/cm = 596 S/m
What is Electric Conductivity?
Electric conductivity is how well a material lets electricity flow through it. Think of it like a highway for electric current. Some materials are like wide highways that let lots of cars (electricity) pass through easily. Others are like narrow roads that slow down traffic.
Our electric conductivity converter helps you change between different units like S/m, mS/cm, and µS/cm. This electrical converter is perfect for students, engineers, and anyone working with physics calculations.
The S/m converter (Siemens per meter) is the main unit. The mS/cm converter (millisiemens per centimeter) is often used for water testing. This engineering tool makes all conversions simple and fast.
How Electric Conductivity Conversion Works
Input Value
Enter your conductivity number
Pick Units
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Get Answer
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Common Examples of Electric Conductivity
Tap Water
Usually 200-800 µS/cm
Good for drinking when in this range
Sea Water
About 50,000 µS/cm
Very high due to salt content
Pure Water
Less than 1 µS/cm
Almost no conductivity
Pool Water
2,000-4,000 µS/cm
Safe swimming range
Copper Wire
59,600,000 S/m
Excellent conductor
Soil
100-2,000 µS/cm
Depends on moisture and minerals
Electric Conductivity Formulas Made Simple
Basic Formula
σ = 1/ρ
σ means conductivity, ρ means resistivity
Example: If ρ = 0.168, then σ = 1/0.168 = 5.95 S/m
Easy Unit Changes
1 S/m = 10 mS/cm
1 mS/cm = 10,000 µS/cm
1 S/m = 1 mho/m
Electric Conductivity Conversion Table
| S/m | mS/cm | µS/cm | mho/m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.001 | 0.000010 | 0.01 | 0.001 |
| 0.01 | 0.000100 | 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 0.1 | 0.001000 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 0.5 | 0.005000 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 0.010000 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | 0.020000 | 20 | 2 |
| 5 | 0.050000 | 50 | 5 |
| 10 | 0.100000 | 100 | 10 |
| 20 | 0.200000 | 200 | 20 |
| 50 | 0.500000 | 500 | 50 |
| 100 | 1.000000 | 1,000 | 100 |
| 200 | 2.000000 | 2,000 | 200 |
| 500 | 5.000000 | 5,000 | 500 |
| 1000 | 10.000000 | 10,000 | 1000 |
| 5000 | 50.000000 | 50,000 | 5000 |
Conductivity Units Progression Chart
0.1 S/m
1 S/m
10 S/m
100 S/m
1000 S/m
5000 S/m
Practice Problems
Problem 1:
Convert 5.96 mS/cm to S/m
Solution: 5.96 × 100 = 596 S/m
Problem 2:
Convert 1000 µS/cm to mS/cm
Solution: 1000 ÷ 10000 = 0.1 mS/cm
Problem 3:
Find conductivity if resistivity = 0.02 Ω⋅m
Solution: σ = 1/0.02 = 50 S/m
Problem 4:
Convert 0.5 S/m to µS/cm
Solution: 0.5 × 10 = 5 µS/cm
Problem 5:
Convert 2.5 mS/cm to mho/m
Solution: 2.5 × 100 = 250 mho/m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between S/m and mS/cm?
S/m (Siemens per meter) is the main unit for electric conductivity. mS/cm (millisiemens per centimeter) is smaller and often used for water testing. Our S/m converter and mS/cm converter help you switch between them easily.
How do I use this electrical converter?
Just type your number, pick your starting unit, choose what you want to convert to, and see the answer right away. This physics calculator works for all common conductivity units.
Why is electric conductivity important?
Electric conductivity tells us how well electricity flows through materials. It helps test water quality, check soil health, and design electrical systems. This engineering tool makes these measurements easy.
What materials have high conductivity?
Metals like copper, silver, and aluminum have very high electric conductivity. Salt water also conducts well. Pure water and rubber have very low conductivity.
Is this electric conductivity converter accurate?
Yes! Our electrical converter uses exact conversion formulas. It works perfectly for school, work, or any physics calculations you need to do.
Where We Use Electric Conductivity Every Day
Water Testing
Check if drinking water is safe by measuring how much electricity it conducts
Swimming Pools
Pool workers test water conductivity to keep swimmers safe and healthy
Farming
Farmers check soil conductivity to know how much salt is in the ground
Food Making
Food companies test conductivity to make sure products taste right
Hospitals
Doctors use conductivity tests to check body fluids and find health problems
Electronics
Engineers pick materials with the right conductivity to make phones and computers