EMU of Charge to Abcoulomb Conversion

Convert between EMU of Charge and Abcoulomb quickly and accurately.

From EMU of Charge

EMU

To Abcoulomb

abC

How to Convert EMU of Charge to Abcoulomb

Conversion Formula

1 EMU = 1 abC

1 abC = 1 EMU

Example

Convert 15 EMU to abC:

15 EMU = 15 × 1 abC = 15 abC

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

EMU of Charge

EMU

Definition

EMU (Electromagnetic Unit) of charge is a unit in the CGS electromagnetic system, equal to 10 coulombs. It represents the electromagnetic unit of electric charge.

History/Origin

EMU of charge was part of the CGS electromagnetic system of units, defined based on electromagnetic principles rather than mechanical definitions.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

Offset

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