Convert Microsiemens to Siemens
Convert Microsiemens (µS) to Siemens (S) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
S = µS × 1.000000000e-6
About Microsiemens
The microsiemens (µS) equals 10⁻⁶ S, the standard unit for water-quality conductivity measurement and analogue signal-path impedance. Drinking water has conductivity of 50-500 µS/cm; a 1 MΩ resistor presents 1 µS; conductivity meters for hydroponics and aquaculture read directly in microsiemens or millisiemens per centimetre. 1 µS = 10⁻³ mS = 10⁻⁶ S.
About Siemens
The siemens (S) is the SI derived unit of electrical conductance, equal to 1 ampere per volt (1 A/V = 1 Ω⁻¹ = 1 kg⁻¹·m⁻²·A²·s³), named after Werner von Siemens (1816-1892). Also known as the mho (℧), it describes how easily current flows: a 1 Ω resistor has 1 S conductance. Power MOSFETs are characterised by 1/Rₛ_ₒₙ in siemens; large RF transistors operate with transconductance of 1-10 S.
Quick Reference Table
| Microsiemens (µS) | Siemens (S) |
|---|---|
| 1 µS | 1 × 10-6 S |
| 2 µS | 2 × 10-6 S |
| 5 µS | 5 × 10-6 S |
| 10 µS | 1 × 10-5 S |
| 25 µS | 2.5 × 10-5 S |
| 50 µS | 5 × 10-5 S |
| 100 µS | 1 × 10-4 S |