ESU of Electric Potential to Abvolt Conversion
Convert between ESU of Electric Potential and Abvolt quickly and accurately.
How to Convert ESU of Electric Potential to Abvolt
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 ESU to abV:
Unit Information
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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
0
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
0
ESU of Electric Potential to Abvolt Conversion Table
| ESU of Electric Potential [ESU] | Abvolt [abV] |
|---|---|
| 1 ESU | 29979250000 abV |
| 10 ESU | 299792500000 abV |
| 25 ESU | 749481250000 abV |
| 50 ESU | 1E+12 abV |
| 100 ESU | 3E+12 abV |
| 0 ESU | 0E+0 abV |
| -10 ESU | -299792500000 abV |
| -40 ESU | -1E+12 abV |
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