Abvolt to ESU of Electric Potential Conversion

Convert between Abvolt and ESU of Electric Potential quickly and accurately.

From Abvolt

abV

To ESU of Electric Potential

ESU

How to Convert Abvolt to ESU of Electric Potential

Conversion Formula

1 abV = 3E-11 ESU

1 ESU = 29979250000 abV

Example

Convert 15 abV to ESU:

15 abV = 15 × 3E-11 ESU = 5E-10 ESU

Unit Information

Learn about the electric potential units you're converting between

Abvolt

abV

Definition

A unit of electric potential in the CGS electromagnetic system. One abvolt equals 10^-8 volts, making it a very small unit of electric potential.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) electromagnetic system developed in the 19th century. The prefix "ab" indicates electromagnetic units in the CGS system.

Current Use

Still used in some specialized physics applications, particularly in electromagnetic theory and certain areas of plasma physics where very small potential differences are measured.

Multiplier

1E-8

Offset

ESU of Electric Potential

ESU

Definition

Electrostatic Unit of electric potential in the CGS system. Equivalent to one statvolt, representing approximately 299.7925 volts in the SI system.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS electrostatic unit system developed alongside electromagnetic units. ESU units were commonly used in early electrical and electromagnetic research.

Current Use

Primarily used in theoretical physics, electromagnetic research, and some specialized applications where the CGS electrostatic system is preferred over SI units.

Multiplier

299.793

Offset