Convert Femtoampere to EMU of Current

Enter the number of femtoamperes that you want to convert to emu.

1 fA (femtoamperes) = 1e-16 emu (emu)

How to Convert Femtoamperes to EMU

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

Formula

emu = femtoamperes ÷ 1e16

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 fA to emu:

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Convert 5 fA to emu

We need to convert femtoamperes to emu

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Apply the formula

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

5 ÷ 1e16 = 5e-16

Answer

5 fA = 5e-16 emu

Femtoampere to EMU of Current Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common femtoampere to emu of current conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

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

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert femtoamperes to emu?

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

How many emu are in 1 femtoampere?

1 femtoampere equals 1e-16 emu.

What is the formula for femtoamperes to emu?

The formula is: emu = fA ÷ 1e16.