Convert Picoamperes to Statamperes
Convert Picoamperes (pA) to Statamperes (statA) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
statA = pA × 0.00299792458
About Picoamperes
The picoampere (pA) equals 10⁻¹² A, the standard scale for electrometer measurements, reverse-bias diode leakage, and single ion-channel currents in patch-clamp electrophysiology. A typical open potassium channel carries 1-20 pA; high-quality electrometer inputs resolve below 1 pA; insulation resistance measurements on cables are reported in pA at known voltage. 1 pA = 10⁻³ nA = 10³ fA.
About Statamperes
The statampere (statA) is the current unit of the CGS-Gaussian system, equal to 1 statC/s = 1/(10c) A ≈ 3.336 × 10⁻¹⁰ A (exact, since c = 2.997 924 58 × 10⁸ m/s is exact). Two long parallel wires each carrying 1 statA and separated by 1 cm experience a force of 1/c² dyn per centimetre. The statampere is used in electrostatics texts where Coulomb's law is written without ε₀. 1 statA ≈ 333.6 pA.
Quick Reference Table
| Picoamperes (pA) | Statamperes (statA) |
|---|---|
| 1 pA | 0.00299792 statA |
| 2 pA | 0.00599585 statA |
| 5 pA | 0.0149896 statA |
| 10 pA | 0.0299792 statA |
| 25 pA | 0.0749481 statA |
| 50 pA | 0.149896 statA |
| 100 pA | 0.299792 statA |