Statcoulomb to Ampere-Second Conversion

Convert between Statcoulomb and Ampere-Second quickly and accurately.

From Statcoulomb

stC

To Ampere-Second

A·s

How to Convert Statcoulomb to Ampere-Second

Conversion Formula

1 stC = 3E-10 A·s

1 A·s = 2997924579.983 stC

Example

Convert 15 stC to A·s:

15 stC = 15 × 3E-10 A·s = 5E-9 A·s

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

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