EMU of Charge to Picocoulomb Conversion

Convert between EMU of Charge and Picocoulomb quickly and accurately.

From EMU of Charge

EMU

To Picocoulomb

How to Convert EMU of Charge to Picocoulomb

Conversion Formula

1 EMU = 1E+13 pC

1 pC = 1E-13 EMU

Example

Convert 15 EMU to pC:

15 EMU = 15 × 1E+13 pC = 2E+14 pC

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

Picocoulomb

Definition

Picocoulomb is a metric unit of electric charge equal to one trillionth of a coulomb. It represents an extremely small amount of electric charge.

History/Origin

Picocoulomb is derived from the SI prefix "pico-" meaning one trillionth, combined with the coulomb unit. It was introduced for ultra-precise measurements.

Current Use

Used in quantum physics, particle physics experiments, and ultra-high precision electrical measurements in advanced research applications.

Multiplier

1E-12

Offset