Farad to Abfarad Conversion

Convert between Farad and Abfarad quickly and accurately.

F
abF

How to Convert Farad to Abfarad

Conversion Formula

1 F = 1E-9 abF
1 abF = 1000000000 F

Example

Convert 15 F to abF:

15 F = 15 × 1E-9 abF = 1E-8 abF

Unit Information

Learn about the electrostatic capacitance units you're converting between

Farad

F

Definition

The SI base unit of capacitance, representing the ability of a conductor to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied.

History/Origin

Named after Michael Faraday (1791-1867), the English scientist who made fundamental contributions to electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Current Use

Widely used in electronics, electrical engineering, and physics to measure the capacitance of capacitors and electrical components.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Abfarad

abF

Definition

A unit of capacitance in the CGS electromagnetic system, equal to 10^9 farads.

History/Origin

Part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) electromagnetic system, with "ab" prefix for electromagnetic units.

Current Use

Used in theoretical physics, electromagnetic theory, and CGS system calculations.

Multiplier

1000000000

Offset

0

Farad to Abfarad Conversion Table

Farad [F] Abfarad [abF]
1 F 1E-9 abF
10 F 1E-8 abF
25 F 2E-8 abF
50 F 5E-8 abF
100 F 1E-7 abF
0 F 0E+0 abF
-10 F -1E-8 abF
-40 F -4E-8 abF