Statampere to Abampere Conversion

Convert between Statampere and Abampere quickly and accurately.

From Statampere

stA

To Abampere

abA

How to Convert Statampere to Abampere

Conversion Formula

1 stA = 3E-11 abA

1 abA = 29979245368.431 stA

Example

Convert 15 stA to abA:

15 stA = 15 × 3E-11 abA = 5E-10 abA

Unit Information

Learn about the current units you're converting between

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The statampere is rarely used in modern practice, having been replaced by the SI ampere.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

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The abampere is largely obsolete in modern practice, having been replaced by the SI ampere.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