Statcoulomb to Elementary Charge Conversion

Convert between Statcoulomb and Elementary Charge quickly and accurately.

From Statcoulomb

stC

To Elementary Charge

How to Convert Statcoulomb to Elementary Charge

Conversion Formula

1 stC = 2084775595 e

1 e = 5E-10 stC

Example

Convert 15 stC to e:

15 stC = 15 × 2084775595 e = 31271633925 e

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

Elementary Charge

Definition

Elementary charge is the electric charge carried by a single proton or electron, approximately 1.60217733E-19 coulombs. It is the fundamental unit of electric charge.

History/Origin

Elementary charge was first measured by Robert Millikan in his oil drop experiment (1909). It represents the smallest unit of electric charge in nature.

Current Use

Fundamental in quantum physics, particle physics, semiconductor physics, and calculations involving individual charged particles or quantum systems.

Multiplier

2E-19

Offset