Convert Picofarad to ESU of Capacitance
Enter the number of picofarads that you want to convert to esu.
How to Convert Picofarads to ESU
The picofarad and esu of capacitance are both units of capacitance. 1 esu of capacitance equals 1.11265 picofarads. This means to convert picofarads to esu, you divide by 1.11265.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pF to esu:
We need to convert picofarads to esu
Since 1 esu = 1.11265 pF, divide by 1.11265
5 ÷ 1.11265 = 4.4937761201
5 pF = 4.4937761201 esu
Picofarad to ESU of Capacitance Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picofarad to esu of capacitance conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picofarads (pF) | ESU (esu) |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 0.898755224 esu |
| 2 pF | 1.797510448 esu |
| 5 pF | 4.4937761201 esu |
| 10 pF | 8.9875522401 esu |
| 15 pF | 13.48132836 esu |
| 20 pF | 17.97510448 esu |
| 25 pF | 22.4688806 esu |
| 50 pF | 44.937761201 esu |
| 100 pF | 89.875522401 esu |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert picofarads to esu?
To convert picofarads to esu, divide the value by 1.11265. For example, 10 pF = 8.9875522401 esu.
How many esu are in 1 picofarad?
1 picofarad equals 0.898755224 esu.
What is the formula for picofarads to esu?
The formula is: esu = pF ÷ 1.11265.