EMU of Charge to Franklin Conversion

Convert between EMU of Charge and Franklin quickly and accurately.

From EMU of Charge

EMU

To Franklin

How to Convert EMU of Charge to Franklin

Conversion Formula

1 EMU = 29979245799.834 Fr

1 Fr = 3E-11 EMU

Example

Convert 15 EMU to Fr:

15 EMU = 15 × 29979245799.834 Fr = 449688686997.509 Fr

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

Franklin

Definition

Franklin is a unit of electric charge in the CGS electrostatic system, equal to approximately 3.335640951982E-10 coulombs. It is named after Benjamin Franklin.

History/Origin

Franklin was named after Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), who conducted pioneering experiments with electricity. It was defined in the CGS electrostatic system.

Current Use

Rarely used in modern applications, mainly in historical contexts and some specialized electrostatic calculations. The coulomb has replaced it in most scientific work.

Multiplier

3E-10

Offset