How Do You Measure Resistance With An Ohm Meter?
According to AllAboutCircuits.com, electrical resistance, measured in Ohms, is essentially electrical friction encountered by electrons as they move through a conductor. Ohms are typically symbolized by the Greek letter omega. The easiest way to measure resistance in a circuit is to use an ohmmeter or a multimeter. Most electricians will use a multimeter as it allows them to measure different things with the same instrument. If you are planning on doing any electrical work in your house it’s a good idea to have solid grasp on using an ohmmeter. Select the ohms setting on your multimeter and set it to the highest resistance range available. Some models will auto-set the range for you. If you are using an ohmmeter, set it to the highest resistance range. Plug the black lead into the socket labeled “Com” on your meter. Plug the red lead into the socket marked by the Greek letter omega. Touch the ends of the two leads together. If your meter is properly functioning the display should read
