Convert Femtocoulombs to Nanocoulombs
Convert Femtocoulombs (fC) to Nanocoulombs (nC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nC = fC × 1.000000000e-6
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 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
| Femtocoulombs (fC) | Nanocoulombs (nC) |
|---|---|
| 1 fC | 1 × 10-6 nC |
| 2 fC | 2 × 10-6 nC |
| 5 fC | 5 × 10-6 nC |
| 10 fC | 1 × 10-5 nC |
| 25 fC | 2.5 × 10-5 nC |
| 50 fC | 5 × 10-5 nC |
| 100 fC | 1 × 10-4 nC |