Resistivity Calculator

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✖Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Its S.I unit is ohm.ⓘ Resistance [R]			+10% -10%
✖The Electrode Cross-sectional Area is the size of the electrodes used in an electrolytic cell.ⓘ Electrode Cross-sectional Area [A]			+10% -10%
✖The Distance between Electrodes is the separation between two parallel electrodes.ⓘ Distance between Electrodes [l]			+10% -10%

✖Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them.ⓘ Resistivity [ρ]

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Resistivity

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`"ρ" = "R"*"A"/"l"`

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`"1.7E^-5Ω*m"="0.000101Ω"*"10m²"/"59.4m"`

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Resistivity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes
ρ = R*A/l
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Resistivity - (Measured in Ohm Meter) - Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them.
Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Its S.I unit is ohm.
Electrode Cross-sectional Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - The Electrode Cross-sectional Area is the size of the electrodes used in an electrolytic cell.
Distance between Electrodes - (Measured in Meter) - The Distance between Electrodes is the separation between two parallel electrodes.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Resistance: 0.000101 Ohm --> 0.000101 Ohm No Conversion Required
Electrode Cross-sectional Area: 10 Square Meter --> 10 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Distance between Electrodes: 59.4 Meter --> 59.4 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

ρ = R*A/l --> 0.000101*10/59.4

Evaluating ... ...

ρ = 1.7003367003367E-05

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.7003367003367E-05 Ohm Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.7003367003367E-05 ≈ 1.7E-5 Ohm Meter <-- Resistivity

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< 9 Resistance and Resistivity Calculators

Resistance given Distance between Electrode and Area of Cross-Section of Electrode

Go Resistance = (Resistivity)*(Distance between Electrodes/Electrode Cross-sectional Area)

Electrode Cross-Section Area given Resistance and Resistivity

Go Electrode Cross-sectional Area = (Resistivity*Distance between Electrodes)/Resistance

Distance between Electrode given Resistance and Resistivity

Go Distance between Electrodes = (Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area)/Resistivity

Resistivity

Go Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes

Cell Constant given Resistance and Resistivity

Go Cell Constant = (Resistance/Resistivity)

Resistivity given Cell Constant

Go Resistivity = (Resistance/Cell Constant)

Resistance given Cell Constant

Go Resistance = (Resistivity*Cell Constant)

Resistivity given Specific Conductance

Go Resistivity = 1/Specific Conductance

Resistance given Conductance

Go Resistance = 1/Conductance

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Go Mass to be Deposited = (Molecular Weight*Electric Current*Time)/(N Factor*[Faraday])

Kohlrausch Law

Go Molar Conductivity = Limiting Molar Conductivity-(Kohlrausch Coefficient*sqrt(Concentration of Electrolyte))

Resistance given Distance between Electrode and Area of Cross-Section of Electrode

Go Resistance = (Resistivity)*(Distance between Electrodes/Electrode Cross-sectional Area)

Electrode Cross-Section Area given Resistance and Resistivity

Go Electrode Cross-sectional Area = (Resistivity*Distance between Electrodes)/Resistance

Distance between Electrode given Resistance and Resistivity

Go Distance between Electrodes = (Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area)/Resistivity

Resistivity

Go Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes

Current Efficiency

Go Current Efficiency = (Actual Mass Deposited/Theoretical Mass Deposited)*100

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Go Solubility = Specific Conductance*1000/Limiting Molar Conductivity

Excess Pressure given Osmotic Coefficient

Go Excess Osmotic Pressure = (Osmotic Coefficient-1)*Ideal Pressure

Ideal Pressure given Osmotic Coefficient

Go Ideal Pressure = Excess Osmotic Pressure/(Osmotic Coefficient-1)

Cell Constant given Resistance and Resistivity

Go Cell Constant = (Resistance/Resistivity)

Resistance given Cell Constant

Go Resistance = (Resistivity*Cell Constant)

Solubility Product

Go Solubility Product = Molar Solubility^2

Resistivity given Specific Conductance

Go Resistivity = 1/Specific Conductance

Resistance given Conductance

Go Resistance = 1/Conductance

Resistivity Formula

Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes
ρ = R*A/l

What is Resistivity?

Resistivity, electrical resistance of a conductor of unit cross-sectional area and unit length. A characteristic property of each material, resistivity is useful in comparing various materials on the basis of their ability to conduct electric currents. High resistivity designates poor conductors.

How to Calculate Resistivity?

Resistivity calculator uses Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes to calculate the Resistivity, The Resistivity formula is defined as electrical resistance of a conductor of unit cross-sectional area and unit length. Resistivity is denoted by ρ symbol.

How to calculate Resistivity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Resistivity, enter Resistance (R), Electrode Cross-sectional Area (A) & Distance between Electrodes (l) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Resistivity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.7E-5 = 0.000101*10/59.4.

FAQ

What is Resistivity?

The Resistivity formula is defined as electrical resistance of a conductor of unit cross-sectional area and unit length and is represented as ρ = R*A/l or Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes. Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Its S.I unit is ohm, The Electrode Cross-sectional Area is the size of the electrodes used in an electrolytic cell & The Distance between Electrodes is the separation between two parallel electrodes.

How to calculate Resistivity?

The Resistivity formula is defined as electrical resistance of a conductor of unit cross-sectional area and unit length is calculated using Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes. To calculate Resistivity, you need Resistance (R), Electrode Cross-sectional Area (A) & Distance between Electrodes (l). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Resistance, Electrode Cross-sectional Area & Distance between Electrodes and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Resistivity?

In this formula, Resistivity uses Resistance, Electrode Cross-sectional Area & Distance between Electrodes. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Resistivity = 1/Specific Conductance
Resistivity = (Resistance/Cell Constant)
Resistivity = 1/Specific Conductance

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