Convert ESU of Capacitance to Picofarad
Input the number of esu you want to convert to picofarads.
How to Convert ESU to Picofarads
The esu of capacitance and picofarad are both units of capacitance. 1 esu of capacitance equals 1.11265 picofarads. This means to convert esu to picofarads, you multiply by 1.11265.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 esu to picofarads:
We need to convert esu to picofarads
Since 1 esu = 1.11265 pF, multiply by 1.11265
5 × 1.11265 = 5.56325
5 esu = 5.56325 pF
ESU of Capacitance to Picofarad Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common esu of capacitance to picofarad conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| ESU (esu) | Picofarads (pF) |
|---|---|
| 1 esu | 1.11265 pF |
| 2 esu | 2.2253 pF |
| 5 esu | 5.56325 pF |
| 10 esu | 11.1265 pF |
| 15 esu | 16.68975 pF |
| 20 esu | 22.253 pF |
| 25 esu | 27.81625 pF |
| 50 esu | 55.6325 pF |
| 100 esu | 111.265 pF |
About These Units
ESU of Capacitance (esu)
The ESU (electrostatic unit) of capacitance is identical to the statfarad, equal to approximately 1.1127 picofarads. Part of the Gaussian CGS system. Found in older scientific literature, especially electrostatics and early electromagnetic theory.
Picofarad (pF)
A picofarad (pF) equals 10⁻¹² farads or 0.001 nanofarads. Used in RF circuits, tuning capacitors (5-500 pF), oscillator circuits, and high-frequency applications. Ceramic capacitors are commonly rated in pF. Variable capacitors for radio tuning use pF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert esu to picofarads?
To convert esu to picofarads, multiply the value by 1.11265. For example, 10 esu = 11.1265 pF.
How many picofarads are in 1 esu of capacitance?
1 esu of capacitance equals 1.11265 picofarads.
What is the formula for esu to picofarads?
The formula is: pF = esu × 1.11265.