Convert Elementary charge to Picocoulombs
Convert Elementary charge (e) to Picocoulombs (pC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pC = e × 1.602176634e-7
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 Picocoulombs
The picocoulomb (pC) equals 10⁻¹² C, the standard charge unit for radiation detector pulse heights and precision electrometers. Charge signals from Geiger-Muller tubes, scintillator detectors, and proportional counters are routinely expressed in picocoulombs; a 1 pF capacitor at 1 V holds exactly 1 pC. 1 pC = 10⁻³ nC = 10³ fC.
Quick Reference Table
| Elementary charge (e) | Picocoulombs (pC) |
|---|---|
| 1 e | 1.602 × 10-7 pC |
| 2 e | 3.204 × 10-7 pC |
| 5 e | 8.011 × 10-7 pC |
| 10 e | 1.602 × 10-6 pC |
| 25 e | 4.005 × 10-6 pC |
| 50 e | 8.011 × 10-6 pC |
| 100 e | 1.602 × 10-5 pC |