Convert Picoampere to Abampere
Enter the number of picoamperes that you want to convert to abamperes.
How to Convert Picoamperes to Abamperes
The picoampere and abampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 abampere equals exactly 1e13 picoamperes. This means to convert picoamperes to abamperes, you divide by 1e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pA to abamperes:
We need to convert picoamperes to abamperes
Since 1 abA = 1e13 pA, divide by 1e13
5 ÷ 1e13 = 5e-13
5 pA = 5e-13 abA
Picoampere to Abampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picoampere to abampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picoamperes (pA) | Abamperes (abA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pA | 1e-14 abA |
| 0.5 pA | 5e-14 abA |
| 1 pA | 1e-13 abA |
| 2 pA | 2e-13 abA |
| 5 pA | 5e-13 abA |
| 10 pA | 1e-12 abA |
| 25 pA | 2.5e-12 abA |
| 50 pA | 5e-12 abA |
| 100 pA | 1e-11 abA |
About These Units
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.
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 picoamperes to abamperes?
To convert picoamperes to abamperes, divide the value by 1e13. For example, 10 pA = 1e-12 abA.
How many abamperes are in 1 picoampere?
1 picoampere equals 1e-13 abamperes.
What is the formula for picoamperes to abamperes?
The formula is: abA = pA ÷ 1e13.