ESU of Charge to Faraday (based on carbon 12) Conversion

Convert between ESU of Charge and Faraday (based on carbon 12) quickly and accurately.

From ESU of Charge

ESU

To Faraday (based on carbon 12)

How to Convert ESU of Charge to Faraday (based on carbon 12)

Conversion Formula

1 ESU = 3E-15 F

1 F = 3E+14 ESU

Example

Convert 15 ESU to F:

15 ESU = 15 × 3E-15 F = 5E-14 F

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

Faraday (based on carbon 12)

Definition

Faraday is a unit of electric charge equal to the charge of one mole of electrons, approximately 96,485.309 coulombs. It is named after Michael Faraday.

History/Origin

Faraday was named after Michael Faraday (1791-1867), who made significant contributions to electromagnetism. It represents the charge of one mole of electrons.

Current Use

Used in electrochemistry, battery technology, and calculations involving the relationship between electric charge and chemical reactions.

Multiplier

96485.309

Offset