Convert Elementary charge to Nanocoulombs
Convert Elementary charge (e) to Nanocoulombs (nC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nC = e × 1.602176634e-10
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 Nanocoulombs
The nanocoulomb (nC) equals 10⁻⁹ C, the typical charge scale for capacitive sensors, electrostatic discharge events, and biological ion transport measurements. A 100 pF capacitor charged to 10 V stores 1 nC; ESD sparks from contact charging can transfer 10-500 nC. 1 nC = 10⁻³ µC = 10³ pC.
Quick Reference Table
| Elementary charge (e) | Nanocoulombs (nC) |
|---|---|
| 1 e | 1.602 × 10-10 nC |
| 2 e | 3.204 × 10-10 nC |
| 5 e | 8.011 × 10-10 nC |
| 10 e | 1.602 × 10-9 nC |
| 25 e | 4.005 × 10-9 nC |
| 50 e | 8.011 × 10-9 nC |
| 100 e | 1.602 × 10-8 nC |