Siemens S

SymbolS
SystemSI Derived Unit
QuantityElectrical conductance
Value in SI1 S = 1 Ω⁻¹ = 1 kg⁻¹·m⁻²·s³·A²
Defined / adopted1971 (14th CGPM)

About the Siemens

The siemens measures conductance, the reciprocal of resistance, and replaced the informal mho (ohm spelled backwards). It is named after Werner von Siemens. The name is both singular and plural.

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