ESU of current to Statampere Conversion

Convert between ESU of current and Statampere quickly and accurately.

From ESU of current

ESU

To Statampere

stA

How to Convert ESU of current to Statampere

Conversion Formula

1 ESU = 1 stA

1 stA = 1 ESU

Example

Convert 15 ESU to stA:

15 ESU = 15 × 1 stA = 15 stA

Unit Information

Learn about the current units you're converting between

ESU of current

ESU

Definition

The ESU (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 ESU system was developed as part of the CGS electrostatic system in the late 19th century, providing a coherent set of units for electrostatic measurements. The ESU of current was defined to maintain consistency with other electrostatic units in the system, though it has been largely superseded by the SI ampere.

Current Use

The ESU of current is rarely used in modern practice, having been replaced by the SI ampere.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

Multiplier

3E-10

Offset

Statampere

stA

Definition

The Statampere (stA) is a unit of electric current 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 statampere was part of the CGS electrostatic system developed in the late 19th century, providing units for electrostatic measurements. The prefix "stat" indicates its electrostatic origin, and the unit was defined to maintain consistency with other electrostatic units in the CGS system.

Current Use

The statampere is rarely used in modern practice, having been replaced by the SI ampere.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