Convert EMU of Charge to Picocoulomb
Type the number of emu that you wish to convert to picocoulombs.
How to Convert EMU to Picocoulombs
The emu of charge and picocoulomb are both units of electric charge. By definition, 1 emu of charge equals exactly 1e13 picocoulombs. This means to convert emu to picocoulombs, you multiply by 1e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 emu to picocoulombs:
We need to convert emu to picocoulombs
Since 1 emu = 1e13 pC, multiply by 1e13
5 × 1e13 = 5e13
5 emu = 5e13 pC
EMU of Charge to Picocoulomb Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common emu of charge to picocoulomb conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| EMU (emu) | Picocoulombs (pC) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 emu | 1e12 pC |
| 0.5 emu | 5e12 pC |
| 1 emu | 1e13 pC |
| 2 emu | 2e13 pC |
| 5 emu | 5e13 pC |
| 10 emu | 1e14 pC |
| 25 emu | 2.5e14 pC |
| 50 emu | 5e14 pC |
| 100 emu | 1e15 pC |
About These Units
EMU of Charge (emu)
The EMU (electromagnetic unit) of charge is identical to the abcoulomb, equal to exactly 10 coulombs. Part of the CGS electromagnetic system. One coulomb equals 0.1 EMU. Rarely used in modern applications; SI units preferred.
Picocoulomb (pC)
A picocoulomb (pC) equals 10⁻¹² coulombs. Used in radiation detectors (scintillators produce ~1 pC per gamma ray), piezoelectric accelerometers, and charge-sensitive amplifiers. Typical photodiode currents generate picocoulombs per pulse.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert emu to picocoulombs?
To convert emu to picocoulombs, multiply the value by 1e13. For example, 10 emu = 1e14 pC.
How many picocoulombs are in 1 emu of charge?
1 emu of charge equals 1e13 picocoulombs.
What is the formula for emu to picocoulombs?
The formula is: pC = emu × 1e13.