Siemens to Millisiemens Conversion

Convert between Siemens and Millisiemens quickly and accurately.

From Siemens

To Millisiemens

How to Convert Siemens to Millisiemens

Conversion Formula

1 S = 1000 mS

1 mS = 0.001 S

Example

Convert 15 S to mS:

15 S = 15 × 1000 mS = 15000 mS

Unit Information

Learn about the electric conductance units you're converting between

Siemens

Definition

The SI base unit of electric conductance, representing the ease with which electric current flows through a material. One siemens is the conductance of a material that allows one ampere of current to flow when one volt is applied across it.

History/Origin

Named after Ernst Werner von Siemens, the German electrical engineer and inventor who founded the Siemens company. The siemens unit was established as the SI unit of conductance, replacing the older mho unit.

Current Use

Widely used in electrical engineering, electronics, and materials science for measuring the electrical conductivity of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Essential for designing electrical circuits and components.

Multiplier

Offset

Millisiemens

Definition

A metric unit of electric conductance equal to one thousandth of a siemens. Used for measuring moderate conductance values in electrical circuits and semiconductor devices.

History/Origin

Derived from the siemens unit with the milli prefix, representing 10^-3 siemens. Widely used in electronics and electrical engineering for measuring conductance in semiconductor devices and electronic circuits.

Current Use

Commonly used in electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and electrical engineering for measuring moderate conductance values. Essential for characterizing electronic components and semiconductor devices.

Multiplier

0.001

Offset