Convert Picocoulomb to EMU of Charge

Type the number of picocoulombs that you wish to convert to emu.

1 pC (picocoulombs) = 1e-13 emu (emu)

How to Convert Picocoulombs to EMU

The picocoulomb and emu of charge are both units of electric charge. By definition, 1 emu of charge equals exactly 1e13 picocoulombs. This means to convert picocoulombs to emu, you divide by 1e13.

Formula

emu = picocoulombs ÷ 1e13

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 pC to emu:

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Convert 5 pC to emu

We need to convert picocoulombs to emu

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Apply the formula

Since 1 emu = 1e13 pC, divide by 1e13

5 ÷ 1e13 = 5e-13

Answer

5 pC = 5e-13 emu

Picocoulomb to EMU of Charge Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common picocoulomb to emu of charge conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Picocoulombs (pC) EMU (emu)
0.1 pC 1e-14 emu
0.5 pC 5e-14 emu
1 pC 1e-13 emu
2 pC 2e-13 emu
5 pC 5e-13 emu
10 pC 1e-12 emu
25 pC 2.5e-12 emu
50 pC 5e-12 emu
100 pC 1e-11 emu

About These Units

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert picocoulombs to emu?

To convert picocoulombs to emu, divide the value by 1e13. For example, 10 pC = 1e-12 emu.

How many emu are in 1 picocoulomb?

1 picocoulomb equals 1e-13 emu.

What is the formula for picocoulombs to emu?

The formula is: emu = pC ÷ 1e13.