Megaohm is an electrical resistance unit used in circuit calculations and component ratings.
Megaohm became standard as electrical theory and component manufacturing matured into practical circuit engineering.
Measurement system: Electrical engineering and circuit-analysis usage. SI equivalent: 1 MΩ = 1.000000e+6 Ω.
Megaohm facts
- Unit name
- Megaohm
- Symbol
- MΩ
- Category
- Resistance
- Measurement system
- Electrical engineering and circuit-analysis usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 MΩ = 1.000000e+6 Ω
- Common uses
- Resistors, circuit design, diagnostics and electrical calculations
Definition of the megaohm
Megaohm is an electrical resistance unit used in circuit calculations and component ratings.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Electrical engineering and circuit-analysis usage
SI equivalent: 1 MΩ = 1.000000e+6 Ω
History of the megaohm
Megaohm became standard as electrical theory and component manufacturing matured into practical circuit engineering.
Where is the megaohm used?
Resistors, circuit design, diagnostics and electrical calculations