Convert Femtocoulombs to Gigacoulombs
Convert Femtocoulombs (fC) to Gigacoulombs (GC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
GC = fC × 1.000000000e-24
About Femtocoulombs
The femtocoulomb (fC) equals 10⁻¹⁵ C, used in radiation detection, MEMS sensors, and microelectronics charge characterisation. A single ionising particle traversing a thin silicon strip detector typically deposits 1-80 fC; noise floors of charge-sensitive amplifiers in nuclear instrumentation are specified in femtocoulombs. 1 fC = 10⁻³ pC = 10³ aC.
About Gigacoulombs
The gigacoulomb (GC) equals 10⁹ C ≈ 277 778 Ah, representing charge at the scale of global atmospheric electricity or very large-scale industrial electrolysis installations. Earth's global electric circuit maintains an atmospheric charge of the order of a few GC; a 1 GW·h grid-scale energy storage facility holds of order 1-10 GC depending on voltage. 1 GC = 10⁻³ TC = 10³ MC.
Quick Reference Table
| Femtocoulombs (fC) | Gigacoulombs (GC) |
|---|---|
| 1 fC | 1 × 10-24 GC |
| 2 fC | 2 × 10-24 GC |
| 5 fC | 5 × 10-24 GC |
| 10 fC | 1 × 10-23 GC |
| 25 fC | 2.5 × 10-23 GC |
| 50 fC | 5 × 10-23 GC |
| 100 fC | 1 × 10-22 GC |