Convert Abampere to Picoampere
Convert abamperes to picoamperes by entering a value below.
How to Convert Abamperes to Picoamperes
The abampere and picoampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 abampere equals exactly 1e13 picoamperes. This means to convert abamperes to picoamperes, you multiply by 1e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 abA to picoamperes:
We need to convert abamperes to picoamperes
Since 1 abA = 1e13 pA, multiply by 1e13
5 × 1e13 = 5e13
5 abA = 5e13 pA
Abampere to Picoampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common abampere to picoampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Abamperes (abA) | Picoamperes (pA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 abA | 1e12 pA |
| 0.5 abA | 5e12 pA |
| 1 abA | 1e13 pA |
| 2 abA | 2e13 pA |
| 5 abA | 5e13 pA |
| 10 abA | 1e14 pA |
| 25 abA | 2.5e14 pA |
| 50 abA | 5e14 pA |
| 100 abA | 1e15 pA |
About These Units
Abampere (abA)
An abampere (abA), also called biot, is the CGS electromagnetic unit of current equal to exactly 10 amperes. Defined so that two parallel wires 1 cm apart carrying 1 abampere each exert 2 dynes per cm of force. One ampere = 0.1 abamperes.
Picoampere (pA)
A picoampere (pA) equals 10⁻¹² amperes. Used in patch clamp electrophysiology measuring ion channel currents (1-100 pA), electrochemistry, radiation detectors, and precision instrumentation. Single ion channels conduct about 1-10 pA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert abamperes to picoamperes?
To convert abamperes to picoamperes, multiply the value by 1e13. For example, 10 abA = 1e14 pA.
How many picoamperes are in 1 abampere?
1 abampere equals 1e13 picoamperes.
What is the formula for abamperes to picoamperes?
The formula is: pA = abA × 1e13.