What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you translate electric charge values measured in the faraday based on carbon 12 — a historical electrochemical unit — into ESU of charge, the electrostatic unit used in the Gaussian CGS system. It supports applications in electrochemistry, theoretical physics, and astrophysics by bridging unit systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the charge quantity in faraday (based on carbon 12)
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Select faraday (based on carbon 12) as the source unit
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Choose ESU of charge as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent charge in ESU
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Use the results for further electrochemical or physics calculations
Key Features
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Converts charge from faraday (based on carbon 12) to ESU of charge accurately
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Based on a defined conversion factor linking these historical and CGS-based units
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Supports electrochemical and theoretical physics applications
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User-friendly online interface with clear input and output options
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No software installation needed—accessible via any modern browser
Examples
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1 Faraday (based on carbon 12) equals 289,255,679,459,970 ESU of charge
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0.5 Faraday corresponds to 144,627,839,729,985 ESU of charge
Common Use Cases
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Calculating mass changes in electroplating based on electric charge passed
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Converting between moles of electrons and coulombs in redox titrations
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Relating total charge to chemical yield in electrolytic production
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Interpreting charge values in astrophysical and plasma physics research using CGS units
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Translating older scientific data reported in electrostatic units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct input of charge values to avoid numerical conversion errors
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Confirm the appropriate use of faraday (based on carbon 12) to match historical data
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Interpret ESU results carefully when integrating with SI unit-based measurements
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Cross-check conversions for large values due to the substantial conversion factor
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Use the tool for theoretical or historical contexts where CGS/esu units apply
Limitations
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Faraday based on carbon 12 is a historical unit that may slightly differ from present standards
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ESU of charge is not an SI unit and requires care when comparing with SI measurements
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The large conversion factor can lead to calculation challenges if not handled carefully
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the faraday (based on carbon 12) unit?
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It is a historical unit of electric charge equal to the charge carried by one mole of elementary charges, linked to the mole defined by carbon‑12, mainly used in electrochemistry.
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What does ESU of charge stand for?
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ESU stands for electrostatic unit of charge, also called statcoulomb, used in the Gaussian CGS system to measure electric charge.
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Why convert faraday to ESU of charge?
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Conversion facilitates bridging electrochemical charge measurements with theoretical physics applications and interpreting older literature using CGS units.
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Is the ESU unit part of the SI system?
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No, the ESU of charge is part of the CGS Gaussian system and is distinct from the SI units.
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Are there any challenges when converting these units?
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Yes, because of the very large conversion factor and historical context differences, care must be taken during calculation.
Key Terminology
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Faraday (based on carbon 12)
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A historical electric charge unit representing the charge carried by one mole of elementary charges, linked with the carbon‑12 mole definition.
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ESU of charge
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Electrostatic unit of electric charge in the Gaussian CGS system, defined to relate point charge forces at a set distance.
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Conversion factor
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Numerical value used to convert a quantity expressed in one unit to its equivalent in another unit.
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Electrochemistry
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The branch of chemistry concerned with the relationship between electrical energy and chemical changes.
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Gaussian CGS system
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A centimeter-gram-second unit system commonly used in theoretical physics and electromagnetism involving electrostatic units.