Convert Statcoulombs to Gigacoulombs
Convert Statcoulombs (statC) to Gigacoulombs (GC) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
GC = statC × 3.335640952e-19
About Statcoulombs
The statcoulomb (statC), also called the franklin (Fr) or ESU of charge, is the charge unit in the CGS-Gaussian system. Two point charges of 1 statC separated by 1 cm exert a force of exactly 1 dyne; 1 statC = 1 / (2.99 792 458 × 10⁹) C ≈ 3.336 × 10⁻¹⁰ C (exact, since c is a defined constant). It remains in use in electrostatics textbooks and atomic physics where working without the ε₀ factor simplifies Coulomb-law expressions.
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
| Statcoulombs (statC) | Gigacoulombs (GC) |
|---|---|
| 1 statC | 3.336 × 10-19 GC |
| 2 statC | 6.671 × 10-19 GC |
| 5 statC | 1.668 × 10-18 GC |
| 10 statC | 3.336 × 10-18 GC |
| 25 statC | 8.339 × 10-18 GC |
| 50 statC | 1.668 × 10-17 GC |
| 100 statC | 3.336 × 10-17 GC |