What is a franklin (Fr)?

The franklin is an electrostatic unit of electric charge in the cgs-ESU system, equivalent to about 3.33564×10⁻¹⁰ coulomb in SI units.

What does ampere-minute [A·min] represent?

An ampere-minute is the amount of electric charge transferred by a steady current of one ampere flowing for one minute, equal to 60 coulombs.

Why convert from franklin to ampere-minute?

Conversions help translate classical cgs charge measurements into SI-based units used in practical electrical and electrochemical applications.

How to Convert from Franklin [Fr] to Ampere-minute [A*min]?

Learn how to easily convert electric charge from the historical franklin (Fr) unit to the practical ampere-minute (A·min) unit used in modern electrical and electrochemical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate electric charge values measured in franklins, a classical cgs-ESU unit, into ampere-minutes, a unit more commonly used for practical charge quantification over time in electrical and electrochemical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the electric charge value in franklin (Fr).
Select franklin as the source unit and ampere-minute as the target unit.
Click convert to display the charge in ampere-minutes (A·min).

Key Features

Converts electric charge from franklin (Fr) to ampere-minute (A·min).
Based on recognized conversion rates linking cgs and SI charge units.
Supports conversions relevant for historical, theoretical, and practical uses.

Examples

1 Franklin equals approximately 5.5594 × 10⁻¹² Ampere-minute.
1,000,000 Franklin converts to about 5.5594 × 10⁻⁶ Ampere-minute.

Common Use Cases

Translating charge measurements from classical cgs electrostatics into SI units for compatibility with modern tools.
Applications in theoretical electromagnetism, plasma physics, and astrophysics research.
Charge calculations in battery testing, electroplating, laboratory electrolysis, pulsed-power, and welding processes.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure measurement precision due to the very small values involved in franklin to ampere-minute conversions.
Verify the context of the source data, especially when working with historical or theoretical figures.
Consider the assumption of steady current over one minute inherent in the ampere-minute unit when interpreting results.

Limitations

Franklin units yield extremely small values when converted to ampere-minutes, requiring careful handling.
Franklin is largely obsolete in modern electrical engineering, so use is primarily for historical or theoretical data.
Ampere-minute assumes a steady current flow over one minute and may not capture transient charge accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a franklin (Fr)?: The franklin is an electrostatic unit of electric charge in the cgs-ESU system, equivalent to about 3.33564×10⁻¹⁰ coulomb in SI units.
What does ampere-minute [A·min] represent?: An ampere-minute is the amount of electric charge transferred by a steady current of one ampere flowing for one minute, equal to 60 coulombs.
Why convert from franklin to ampere-minute?: Conversions help translate classical cgs charge measurements into SI-based units used in practical electrical and electrochemical applications.

Key Terminology

Franklin (Fr): An electrostatic unit of electric charge in the cgs-ESU system, approximately equal to 3.33564×10⁻¹⁰ coulombs.
Ampere-minute (A·min): A unit of electric charge equal to the charge transferred by one ampere of current flowing for one minute, equivalent to 60 coulombs.
cgs-ESU system: The centimeter–gram–second electrostatic system, a classical measurement framework for electric charge and electromagnetism.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which system uses the franklin as a unit of electric charge?

International System of Units

Centimeter–gram–second electrostatic system

Imperial system

How many coulombs equal one ampere-minute?

30 coulombs

60 coulombs

120 coulombs

In which field might you use franklin to ampere-minute conversions?

Modern electrical engineering

Historical electromagnetism and plasma physics

Mechanical engineering

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