Franklin to Ampere-Second Conversion

Convert between Franklin and Ampere-Second quickly and accurately.

From Franklin

To Ampere-Second

A·s

How to Convert Franklin to Ampere-Second

Conversion Formula

1 Fr = 3E-10 A·s

1 A·s = 2997924579.983 Fr

Example

Convert 15 Fr to A·s:

15 Fr = 15 × 3E-10 A·s = 5E-9 A·s

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-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