Abcoulomb to Elementary Charge Conversion

Convert between Abcoulomb and Elementary Charge quickly and accurately.

From Abcoulomb

abC

To Elementary Charge

How to Convert Abcoulomb to Elementary Charge

Conversion Formula

1 abC = 6E+19 e

1 e = 2E-20 abC

Example

Convert 15 abC to e:

15 abC = 15 × 6E+19 e = 9E+20 e

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

Abcoulomb

abC

Definition

Abcoulomb is a unit of electric charge in the CGS electromagnetic system, equal to 10 coulombs. It was part of the electromagnetic system of units.

History/Origin

Abcoulomb was defined in the CGS electromagnetic system as the unit of charge that would produce a force of one dyne when placed one centimeter from an equal charge.

Current Use

Rarely used today, mainly in historical contexts and some specialized electromagnetic calculations. The coulomb has largely replaced it in modern applications.

Multiplier

Offset

Elementary Charge

Definition

Elementary charge is the electric charge carried by a single proton or electron, approximately 1.60217733E-19 coulombs. It is the fundamental unit of electric charge.

History/Origin

Elementary charge was first measured by Robert Millikan in his oil drop experiment (1909). It represents the smallest unit of electric charge in nature.

Current Use

Fundamental in quantum physics, particle physics, semiconductor physics, and calculations involving individual charged particles or quantum systems.

Multiplier

2E-19

Offset