Conductivity convertor

This converter converts conductivity units, such as siemens per metre (S/m) and mho/cm, and estimates TDS in ppm.

Input:
S/cm
mS/cm
microS/cm
EC
mS/cm 1)
CF
mho/cm
mho/m
ppm TDS

The siemens (S) is a unit of electrical conductance; electrical conductivity is expressed in siemens per unit length, such as S/m or S/cm. The conductivity of water is measured within a certain distance thus the input is in S/cm or mS/cm. Other electrical conductivity units are mho/cm, CF (in America and Australia) and EC.

1) The term EC is used as a general term for Electrical Conductivity, on some conductivity meters, the actual conductivity is presented in "EC" units, where 1 EC corresponds to 1 mS/cm.

Click here for a definition of water conductivity.

Understanding conductivity and TDS

Electrical conductivity (EC) describes how readily water conducts an electric current and depends on the dissolved ions, such as those from mineral salts. Total dissolved solids (TDS) describes the amount of dissolved material in the water. Conductivity and TDS are related, but converting between them gives an estimate: the appropriate conversion factor depends on the types and concentrations of dissolved substances. Temperature also affects conductivity, so compare readings at the same reference temperature. Use the converter above to compare conductivity units and obtain an indicative TDS value; a conductivity-based estimate does not replace a laboratory determination of TDS.