Convert Biot to Picoampere
Convert biots to picoamperes by entering a value below.
How to Convert Biots to Picoamperes
The biot and picoampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 biot equals exactly 1e13 picoamperes. This means to convert biots to picoamperes, you multiply by 1e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 Bi to picoamperes:
We need to convert biots to picoamperes
Since 1 Bi = 1e13 pA, multiply by 1e13
5 × 1e13 = 5e13
5 Bi = 5e13 pA
Biot to Picoampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common biot to picoampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Biots (Bi) | Picoamperes (pA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Bi | 1e12 pA |
| 0.5 Bi | 5e12 pA |
| 1 Bi | 1e13 pA |
| 2 Bi | 2e13 pA |
| 5 Bi | 5e13 pA |
| 10 Bi | 1e14 pA |
| 25 Bi | 2.5e14 pA |
| 50 Bi | 5e14 pA |
| 100 Bi | 1e15 pA |
About These Units
Biot (Bi)
The biot (Bi) is identical to the abampere, equal to 10 amperes. Named after French physicist Jean-Baptiste Biot who studied electromagnetism. Used in the CGS electromagnetic system. One ampere equals 0.1 biots. Rarely used today.
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 biots to picoamperes?
To convert biots to picoamperes, multiply the value by 1e13. For example, 10 Bi = 1e14 pA.
How many picoamperes are in 1 biot?
1 biot equals 1e13 picoamperes.
What is the formula for biots to picoamperes?
The formula is: pA = Bi × 1e13.