Electrical Conductivity Calculator

Calculate Electrical Conductivity (σ)





Formula

The formula to calculate the Electrical Conductivity (σ) is:

\[ σ = \left(\frac{1}{R}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{A}{L}\right) \]

Where:

What is Electrical Conductivity?

Electrical Conductivity is a measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current. It is the reciprocal of electrical resistivity and is used to characterize materials based on their conductive properties. Materials with high conductivity allow electric current to flow easily, while those with low conductivity resist the flow of electric current.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate Electrical Conductivity:

\[ σ = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{0.01}{1}\right) = 0.005 \text{ Siemens per meter} \]

The Electrical Conductivity is 0.005 Siemens per meter.