Abcoulomb to ESU of Charge Conversion

Convert between Abcoulomb and ESU of Charge quickly and accurately.

abC
ESU

How to Convert Abcoulomb to ESU of Charge

Conversion Formula

1 abC = 29979245799.834 ESU
1 ESU = 3E-11 abC

Example

Convert 15 abC to ESU:

15 abC = 15 × 29979245799.834 ESU = 449688686997.509 ESU

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

10

Offset

0

ESU of Charge

ESU

Definition

ESU (Electrostatic Unit) of charge is a unit in the CGS electrostatic system, equal to approximately 3.335640951982E-10 coulombs. It represents the electrostatic unit of electric charge.

History/Origin

ESU of charge was part of the CGS electrostatic system of units, defined based on electrostatic principles and the force between charged particles.

Current Use

Historical unit rarely used in modern applications. The coulomb and other SI units have replaced the CGS electrostatic system in most scientific and engineering work.

Multiplier

3E-10

Offset

0

Abcoulomb to ESU of Charge Conversion Table

Abcoulomb [abC] ESU of Charge [ESU]
1 abC 29979245799.8339157104 ESU
10 abC 299792457998.3391723633 ESU
25 abC 749481144995.8479003906 ESU
50 abC 1E+12 ESU
100 abC 3E+12 ESU
0 abC 0E+0 ESU
-10 abC -299792457998.3391723633 ESU
-40 abC -1E+12 ESU