Siemens is the SI unit of conductance.
Siemens to Terasiemens Converter — S to TS
Convert Siemens (S) to Terasiemens (TS) using the exact conversion factor (1 siemens = 1e-12 terasiemens). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Siemens to Terasiemens converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Terasiemens is 1000000000000 siemens units.
Result = input x 1 / 1e+12.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Siemens to Terasiemens
Siemens and Terasiemens both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Siemens is the SI unit of conductance, and terasiemens is 1000000000000 siemens units.
Formula
terasiemens = siemens × 1e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 siemens equals 1 base unit, and 1 terasiemens equals 1e+12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct siemens-to-terasiemens factor of 1e-12.
Simple example
1 S × 1e-12 = 1e-12 TS
1 siemens = 1e-12 terasiemens.
Real-world example
120 S × 1e-12 = 1.2e-10 TS
120 siemens = 1.2e-10 terasiemens.
Conversion table
| Siemens (S) | Terasiemens (TS) |
|---|---|
| 1 S | 1e-12 TS |
| 5 S | 5e-12 TS |
| 12 S | 1.2e-11 TS |
| 24 S | 2.4e-11 TS |
| 120 S | 1.2e-10 TS |
| 240 S | 2.4e-10 TS |
Reverse conversion: Terasiemens to Siemens
1e-12 TS × 1e+12 = 1 S
1e-12 terasiemens = 1 siemens.
siemens = terasiemens × 1e+12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Terasiemens to Siemens.
Understanding the Siemens (S)
Siemens is the SI unit of conductance.
Understanding the Terasiemens (TS)
Terasiemens is 1000000000000 siemens units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many terasiemens are in 1 siemens?
1 siemens equals 1e-12 terasiemens, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert siemens to terasiemens?
Multiply the siemens value by 1e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert terasiemens back to siemens?
Use the reverse factor: 1 terasiemens equals 1e+12 siemens. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a siemens?
Siemens (S) is a unit of electricity.
What is a terasiemens?
Terasiemens (TS) is a unit of electricity.
Is the siemens to terasiemens conversion exact?
Yes. Both siemens and terasiemens are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.