ESU of Charge to Ampere-Second Conversion

Convert between ESU of Charge and Ampere-Second quickly and accurately.

From ESU of Charge

ESU

To Ampere-Second

A·s

How to Convert ESU of Charge to Ampere-Second

Conversion Formula

1 ESU = 3E-10 A·s

1 A·s = 2997924579.983 ESU

Example

Convert 15 ESU to A·s:

15 ESU = 15 × 3E-10 A·s = 5E-9 A·s

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

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

Ampere-Second

A·s

Definition

Ampere-second is a unit of electric charge equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere flowing for one second, equivalent to one coulomb.

History/Origin

Ampere-second is the fundamental definition of the coulomb, representing the charge transferred by one ampere of current in one second.

Current Use

Used as an alternative expression for coulomb in electrical engineering, particularly in calculations involving current and time relationships.

Multiplier

Offset