Convert Femtocoulombs to Picocoulombs
Convert Femtocoulombs (fC) to Picocoulombs (pC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pC = fC × 0.001
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 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
| Femtocoulombs (fC) | Picocoulombs (pC) |
|---|---|
| 1 fC | 0.001 pC |
| 2 fC | 0.002 pC |
| 5 fC | 0.005 pC |
| 10 fC | 0.01 pC |
| 25 fC | 0.025 pC |
| 50 fC | 0.05 pC |
| 100 fC | 0.1 pC |