Convert EMU of Current to Femtoampere
Input the number of emu you want to convert to femtoamperes.
How to Convert EMU to Femtoamperes
The emu of current and femtoampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 emu of current equals exactly 1e16 femtoamperes. This means to convert emu to femtoamperes, you multiply by 1e16.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 emu to femtoamperes:
We need to convert emu to femtoamperes
Since 1 emu = 1e16 fA, multiply by 1e16
5 × 1e16 = 5e16
5 emu = 5e16 fA
EMU of Current to Femtoampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common emu of current to femtoampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| EMU (emu) | Femtoamperes (fA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 emu | 1e15 fA |
| 0.5 emu | 5e15 fA |
| 1 emu | 1e16 fA |
| 2 emu | 2e16 fA |
| 5 emu | 5e16 fA |
| 10 emu | 1e17 fA |
| 25 emu | 2.5e17 fA |
| 50 emu | 5e17 fA |
| 100 emu | 1e18 fA |
About These Units
EMU of Current (emu)
The EMU (electromagnetic unit) of current is identical to the abampere, equal to exactly 10 amperes. Part of the CGS electromagnetic system. Used in some older physics and engineering references. SI ampere preferred in modern applications.
Femtoampere (fA)
A femtoampere (fA) equals 10⁻¹⁵ amperes or about 6,242 electrons per second. Used in quantum devices, single-electron transistors, and cutting-edge neuroscience. The current from a single electron per second is 0.16 fA. Requires specialized low-noise amplifiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert emu to femtoamperes?
To convert emu to femtoamperes, multiply the value by 1e16. For example, 10 emu = 1e17 fA.
How many femtoamperes are in 1 emu of current?
1 emu of current equals 1e16 femtoamperes.
What is the formula for emu to femtoamperes?
The formula is: fA = emu × 1e16.