Franklin to Ampere-Minute Conversion

Convert between Franklin and Ampere-Minute quickly and accurately.

From Franklin

To Ampere-Minute

A·min

How to Convert Franklin to Ampere-Minute

Conversion Formula

1 Fr = 6E-12 A·min

1 A·min = 179875474799.003 Fr

Example

Convert 15 Fr to A·min:

15 Fr = 15 × 6E-12 A·min = 8E-11 A·min

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

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

Ampere-Minute

A·min

Definition

Ampere-minute is a unit of electric charge equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere flowing for one minute, equivalent to 60 coulombs.

History/Origin

Ampere-minute was introduced as a practical unit for measuring electrical charge in medium-duration applications, combining current (ampere) with time (minute).

Current Use

Used in electrical engineering for measuring charge transfer in medium-duration processes, capacitor charging, and electrical system analysis.

Multiplier

Offset