Statcoulomb to Abcoulomb Conversion

Convert between Statcoulomb and Abcoulomb quickly and accurately.

From Statcoulomb

stC

To Abcoulomb

abC

How to Convert Statcoulomb to Abcoulomb

Conversion Formula

1 stC = 3E-11 abC

1 abC = 29979245799.834 stC

Example

Convert 15 stC to abC:

15 stC = 15 × 3E-11 abC = 5E-10 abC

Unit Information

Learn about the charge units you're converting between

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

Abcoulomb

abC

Definition

Abcoulomb is a unit of electric charge in the CGS electromagnetic system, equal to 10 coulombs. It was part of the electromagnetic system of units.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Rarely used today, mainly in historical contexts and some specialized electromagnetic calculations. The coulomb has largely replaced it in modern applications.

Multiplier

Offset