Picocoulomb to EMU of Charge Conversion

Convert between Picocoulomb and EMU of Charge quickly and accurately.

pC
EMU

How to Convert Picocoulomb to EMU of Charge

Conversion Formula

1 pC = 1E-13 EMU
1 EMU = 1E+13 pC

Example

Convert 15 pC to EMU:

15 pC = 15 × 1E-13 EMU = 2E-12 EMU

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

Picocoulomb

pC

Definition

Picocoulomb is a metric unit of electric charge equal to one trillionth of a coulomb. It represents an extremely small amount of electric charge.

History/Origin

Picocoulomb is derived from the SI prefix "pico-" meaning one trillionth, combined with the coulomb unit. It was introduced for ultra-precise measurements.

Current Use

Used in quantum physics, particle physics experiments, and ultra-high precision electrical measurements in advanced research applications.

Multiplier

1E-12

Offset

0

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

10

Offset

0

Picocoulomb to EMU of Charge Conversion Table

Picocoulomb [pC] EMU of Charge [EMU]
1 pC 1E-13 EMU
10 pC 1E-12 EMU
25 pC 3E-12 EMU
50 pC 5E-12 EMU
100 pC 1E-11 EMU
0 pC 0E+0 EMU
-10 pC -1E-12 EMU
-40 pC -4E-12 EMU