Convert Picoampere to Biot
Type the number of picoamperes that you wish to convert to biots.
How to Convert Picoamperes to Biots
The picoampere and biot are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 biot equals exactly 1e13 picoamperes. This means to convert picoamperes to biots, you divide by 1e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pA to biots:
We need to convert picoamperes to biots
Since 1 Bi = 1e13 pA, divide by 1e13
5 ÷ 1e13 = 5e-13
5 pA = 5e-13 Bi
Picoampere to Biot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picoampere to biot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picoamperes (pA) | Biots (Bi) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pA | 1e-14 Bi |
| 0.5 pA | 5e-14 Bi |
| 1 pA | 1e-13 Bi |
| 2 pA | 2e-13 Bi |
| 5 pA | 5e-13 Bi |
| 10 pA | 1e-12 Bi |
| 25 pA | 2.5e-12 Bi |
| 50 pA | 5e-12 Bi |
| 100 pA | 1e-11 Bi |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert picoamperes to biots?
To convert picoamperes to biots, divide the value by 1e13. For example, 10 pA = 1e-12 Bi.
How many biots are in 1 picoampere?
1 picoampere equals 1e-13 biots.
What is the formula for picoamperes to biots?
The formula is: Bi = pA ÷ 1e13.