Convert ESU of Charge to Kilocoulomb
Convert esu to kilocoulombs by entering a value below.
How to Convert ESU to Kilocoulombs
The esu of charge and kilocoulomb are both units of electric charge. 1 kilocoulomb equals 2.9979245368e12 esu. This means to convert esu to kilocoulombs, you divide by 2.9979245368e12.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 esu to kilocoulombs:
We need to convert esu to kilocoulombs
Since 1 kC = 2.9979245368e12 esu, divide by 2.9979245368e12
5 ÷ 2.9979245368e12 = 1.6678205e-12
5 esu = 1.6678205e-12 kC
ESU of Charge to Kilocoulomb Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common esu of charge to kilocoulomb conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| ESU (esu) | Kilocoulombs (kC) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 esu | 3.335641e-14 kC |
| 0.5 esu | 1.6678205e-13 kC |
| 1 esu | 3.335641e-13 kC |
| 2 esu | 6.671282e-13 kC |
| 5 esu | 1.6678205e-12 kC |
| 10 esu | 3.335641e-12 kC |
| 25 esu | 8.3391025e-12 kC |
| 50 esu | 1.6678205e-11 kC |
| 100 esu | 3.335641e-11 kC |
About These Units
ESU of Charge (esu)
The ESU (electrostatic unit) of charge is identical to the statcoulomb and franklin, equal to approximately 3.336×10⁻¹⁰ coulombs. Part of the Gaussian CGS system used in some theoretical physics contexts. One coulomb ≈ 2.998×10⁹ esu.
Kilocoulomb (kC)
A kilocoulomb (kC) equals 1,000 coulombs. Used in industrial electroplating (depositing metals requires kilocoulombs per gram), electrochemical manufacturing, and large-scale electrolysis processes. One Faraday equals 96.485 kC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert esu to kilocoulombs?
To convert esu to kilocoulombs, divide the value by 2.9979245368e12. For example, 10 esu = 3.335641e-12 kC.
How many kilocoulombs are in 1 esu of charge?
1 esu of charge equals 3.335641e-13 kilocoulombs.
What is the formula for esu to kilocoulombs?
The formula is: kC = esu ÷ 2.9979245368e12.