Franklin to EMU of Charge Conversion

Convert between Franklin and EMU of Charge quickly and accurately.

From Franklin

To EMU of Charge

EMU

How to Convert Franklin to EMU of Charge

Conversion Formula

1 Fr = 3E-11 EMU

1 EMU = 29979245799.834 Fr

Example

Convert 15 Fr to EMU:

15 Fr = 15 × 3E-11 EMU = 5E-10 EMU

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

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