CGS e.s. unit to Abampere Conversion

Convert between CGS e.s. unit and Abampere quickly and accurately.

From CGS e.s. unit

CGS es

To Abampere

abA

How to Convert CGS e.s. unit to Abampere

Conversion Formula

1 CGS es = 3E-11 abA

1 abA = 29979245368.431 CGS es

Example

Convert 15 CGS es to abA:

15 CGS es = 15 × 3E-11 abA = 5E-10 abA

Unit Information

Learn about the current units you're converting between

CGS e.s. unit

CGS es

Definition

The CGS electrostatic unit of current is a unit in the CGS electrostatic system, equal to approximately 3.335641 × 10⁻¹⁰ amperes. It represents an extremely small current and was used in electrostatic measurements and calculations before the adoption of the SI system.

History/Origin

The CGS electrostatic unit was part of the CGS electrostatic system developed in the late 19th century, providing a coherent set of units for electrostatic measurements. The abbreviation "e.s." stands for "electrostatic," distinguishing it from electromagnetic units in the CGS system.

Current Use

The CGS electrostatic unit of current is rarely used in modern practice, having been replaced by the SI ampere. It may occasionally appear in historical scientific literature or specialized contexts where CGS electrostatic units are discussed, but contemporary electrical engineering uses the ampere and its decimal multiples exclusively.

Multiplier

3E-10

Offset

Abampere

abA

Definition

The Abampere (abA) is a unit of electric current in the CGS electromagnetic system, equal to 10 amperes. It was part of the absolute electromagnetic system of units used in scientific measurements before the adoption of the SI system, representing a coherent unit for electromagnetic calculations.

History/Origin

The abampere was part of the CGS electromagnetic system developed in the late 19th century, providing a coherent set of units for electromagnetic measurements. The prefix "ab" stands for "absolute," distinguishing it from other current units in the CGS system and emphasizing its role in absolute electromagnetic measurements.

Current Use

The abampere is largely obsolete in modern practice, having been replaced by the SI ampere. It may occasionally be encountered in historical scientific literature or specialized academic contexts where CGS electromagnetic units are discussed, but contemporary electrical engineering uses the ampere and its decimal multiples exclusively.

Multiplier

Offset