Convert Femtoampere to Abampere

Input the number of femtoamperes you want to convert to abamperes.

1 fA (femtoamperes) = 1e-16 abA (abamperes)

How to Convert Femtoamperes to Abamperes

The femtoampere and abampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 abampere equals exactly 1e16 femtoamperes. This means to convert femtoamperes to abamperes, you divide by 1e16.

Formula

abamperes = femtoamperes ÷ 1e16

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 fA to abamperes:

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Convert 5 fA to abamperes

We need to convert femtoamperes to abamperes

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Apply the formula

Since 1 abA = 1e16 fA, divide by 1e16

5 ÷ 1e16 = 5e-16

Answer

5 fA = 5e-16 abA

Femtoampere to Abampere Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common femtoampere to abampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Femtoamperes (fA) Abamperes (abA)
0.1 fA 1e-17 abA
0.5 fA 5e-17 abA
1 fA 1e-16 abA
2 fA 2e-16 abA
5 fA 5e-16 abA
10 fA 1e-15 abA
25 fA 2.5e-15 abA
50 fA 5e-15 abA
100 fA 1e-14 abA

About These Units

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert femtoamperes to abamperes?

To convert femtoamperes to abamperes, divide the value by 1e16. For example, 10 fA = 1e-15 abA.

How many abamperes are in 1 femtoampere?

1 femtoampere equals 1e-16 abamperes.

What is the formula for femtoamperes to abamperes?

The formula is: abA = fA ÷ 1e16.