Statcoulomb to ESU of Charge Conversion

Convert between Statcoulomb and ESU of Charge quickly and accurately.

From Statcoulomb

stC

To ESU of Charge

ESU

How to Convert Statcoulomb to ESU of Charge

Conversion Formula

1 stC = 1 ESU

1 ESU = 1 stC

Example

Convert 15 stC to ESU:

15 stC = 15 × 1 ESU = 15 ESU

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

ESU of Charge

ESU

Definition

ESU (Electrostatic Unit) of charge is a unit in the CGS electrostatic system, equal to approximately 3.335640951982E-10 coulombs. It represents the electrostatic unit of electric charge.

History/Origin

ESU of charge was part of the CGS electrostatic system of units, defined based on electrostatic principles and the force between charged particles.

Current Use

Historical unit rarely used in modern applications. The coulomb and other SI units have replaced the CGS electrostatic system in most scientific and engineering work.

Multiplier

3E-10

Offset