Convert Elementary charge to Microcoulombs
Convert Elementary charge (e) to Microcoulombs (µC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µC = e × 1.602176634e-13
About Elementary charge
The elementary charge (e) is the magnitude of charge on a single proton or electron, defined exactly as 1.602 176 634 × 10⁻¹⁹ C in the 2019 SI revision. It is the quantum of electric charge - the smallest freely occurring charge in nature - and underpins all atomic and subatomic physics. A current of 1 A corresponds to 6.241 509 × 10¹⁸ elementary charges flowing per second.
About Microcoulombs
The microcoulomb (µC) equals 10⁻⁶ C, used for moderate capacitors, piezoelectric charge outputs, and laboratory electrostatics. A 1 µF capacitor at 1 V holds exactly 1 µC; piezoelectric accelerometers generate charge signals in the microcoulomb range under mechanical loading. 1 µC = 10⁻³ mC = 10³ nC.
Quick Reference Table
| Elementary charge (e) | Microcoulombs (µC) |
|---|---|
| 1 e | 1.602 × 10-13 µC |
| 2 e | 3.204 × 10-13 µC |
| 5 e | 8.011 × 10-13 µC |
| 10 e | 1.602 × 10-12 µC |
| 25 e | 4.005 × 10-12 µC |
| 50 e | 8.011 × 10-12 µC |
| 100 e | 1.602 × 10-11 µC |