Conductivity to Resistivity Calculator

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Explaining the Conductivity to Resistivity Calculator

This calculator is designed to help you easily determine the electrical resistivity of a material when its conductivity is known, and vice versa. Whether you're working on a scientific project, an engineering task, or just curious about material properties, this calculator will provide accurate results quickly.

What is Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity?

Electrical Resistivity is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current. It's represented by the symbol 𝜌 (rho). Materials with high resistivity are good insulators, while those with low resistivity are good conductors.

Electrical Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electric current. It's represented by the symbol 𝜎 (sigma). Conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity, meaning that a material with high conductivity will have low resistivity and vice versa.

How to Calculate Resistivity from Conductivity

The relationship between conductivity and resistivity is given by the formula:

ρ=1σ\rho = \frac{1}{\sigma}ρ=σ1

Where:

𝜌 (rho) is the resistivity
𝜎 (sigma) is the conductivity

For example, if you know the conductivity of silver is 6.29×107 (Ω⋅m)−16.29 \times 10^7 \, (Ω \cdot m)^{-1}6.29×107(Ω⋅m)−1, you can calculate its resistivity as follows:

ρ=16.29×107≈1.59×10−8 Ω⋅m\rho = \frac{1}{6.29 \times 10^7} \approx 1.59 \times 10^{-8} \, Ω \cdot mρ=6.29×1071≈1.59×10−8Ω⋅m

Using the Conductivity to Resistivity Calculator

Using our calculator is straightforward. Follow these steps:

Select a Material: Choose from common materials like silver, copper, gold, aluminum, or iron. Selecting a material will automatically fill in its conductivity and resistivity values.
Custom Values: If your material is not listed, select "Custom" and enter your own values for conductivity or resistivity.
Units Selection: Choose the appropriate units for conductivity and resistivity from the dropdown menus.
Calculate: Click the "Calculate from Conductivity" or "Calculate from Resistivity" button to get the result.
Reset: Use the "Reset" button to clear all fields and start over.

Example Calculation

Let's say you have a custom material with a conductivity of 5×107 S/m5 \times 10^7 \, S/m5×107S/m and you want to find its resistivity. Using the calculator:

Select "Custom" from the material dropdown.
Enter 5×1075 \times 10^75×107 in the conductivity field.
Select "S/m" as the unit for conductivity.
Click "Calculate from Conductivity".

The result will display the resistivity of the material.

FAQs

1. How do I calculate conductivity from resistivity? Conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity. To calculate conductivity from resistivity, use the formula: σ=1ρ\sigma = \frac{1}{\rho}σ=ρ1

2. What are the units of resistivity and conductivity? The SI unit of resistivity is ohm-meter (Ω·m). The SI unit of conductivity is siemens per meter (S·m⁻¹), which is the reciprocal of ohm-meter.

3. What is the electrical conductivity of copper? The electrical resistivity of copper is 1.68×10−8 Ω⋅m1.68 \times 10^{-8} \, Ω \cdot m1.68×10−8Ω⋅m. To calculate its conductivity: σ=11.68×10−8≈5.95×107 S/m\sigma = \frac{1}{1.68 \times 10^{-8}} \approx 5.95 \times 10^7 \, S/mσ=1.68×10−81≈5.95×107S/m

4. A wire of resistivity 10 Ω⋅m10 \, Ω \cdot m10Ω⋅m is stretched to twice its original length. What will be its new resistivity? The resistivity of the wire will remain the same, 10 Ω⋅m10 \, Ω \cdot m10Ω⋅m. Resistivity depends only on the material's nature and temperature, not on its dimensions.

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