Franklin to Statcoulomb Conversion

Convert between Franklin and Statcoulomb quickly and accurately.

Fr
stC

How to Convert Franklin to Statcoulomb

Conversion Formula

1 Fr = 1 stC
1 stC = 1 Fr

Example

Convert 15 Fr to stC:

15 Fr = 15 × 1 stC = 15 stC

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

Franklin

Fr

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

0

Statcoulomb

stC

Definition

Statcoulomb is a unit of electric charge in the CGS electrostatic system, equal to approximately 3.335640951982E-10 coulombs. It was defined based on electrostatic principles.

History/Origin

Statcoulomb was defined in the CGS electrostatic system as the unit of charge that would produce a force of one dyne when placed one centimeter from an equal charge in a vacuum.

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

0

Franklin to Statcoulomb Conversion Table

Franklin [Fr] Statcoulomb [stC]
1 Fr 1 stC
10 Fr 10 stC
25 Fr 25 stC
50 Fr 50 stC
100 Fr 100 stC
0 Fr 0E+0 stC
-10 Fr -10 stC
-40 Fr -40 stC