Statcoulomb to Faraday (based on carbon 12) Conversion

Convert between Statcoulomb and Faraday (based on carbon 12) quickly and accurately.

From Statcoulomb

stC

To Faraday (based on carbon 12)

How to Convert Statcoulomb to Faraday (based on carbon 12)

Conversion Formula

1 stC = 3E-15 F

1 F = 3E+14 stC

Example

Convert 15 stC to F:

15 stC = 15 × 3E-15 F = 5E-14 F

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

Faraday (based on carbon 12)

Definition

Faraday is a unit of electric charge equal to the charge of one mole of electrons, approximately 96,485.309 coulombs. It is named after Michael Faraday.

History/Origin

Faraday was named after Michael Faraday (1791-1867), who made significant contributions to electromagnetism. It represents the charge of one mole of electrons.

Current Use

Used in electrochemistry, battery technology, and calculations involving the relationship between electric charge and chemical reactions.

Multiplier

96485.309

Offset