What does femtohenry measure?

Femtohenry is an SI unit of inductance equal to 10^-15 henry, used to express extremely small inductance values in microelectronics and high-frequency applications.

Why convert femtohenry to abhenry?

Converting femtohenry to abhenry helps interpret measurements between the modern SI system and older cgs-emu electromagnetic units, especially useful for legacy data and theoretical research.

Is abhenry commonly used today?

No, abhenry is mostly obsolete and replaced by the henry in SI units, but it remains relevant in contexts involving historical literature and cgs-emu based work.

Convert Femtohenry (fH) to Abhenry (abH) - Online Inductance Unit Converter

Easily convert inductance values from femtohenry (fH) to abhenry (abH) using this online tool. Translate measurements between SI and cgs-emu systems for microelectronics, RF, and legacy data.

Femtohenry [fH]

Abhenry [abH]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Femtohenry [fH] to Abhenry [abH] Conversion Table

Femtohenry [fH]	Abhenry [abH]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Femtohenry [fH] to Abhenry [abH] Conversion Table
Femtohenry [fH]	Abhenry [abH]

Explore More Inductance Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform inductance measurements from femtohenry (fH), an SI derived unit for very small inductances, to abhenry (abH), a cgs-emu electromagnetic unit used mainly in older scientific contexts. It supports engineers and researchers working across modern and historical unit systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the inductance value in femtohenry you wish to convert.
Select femtohenry (fH) as the source unit and abhenry (abH) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in abhenry.
Interpret the converted result for applications involving both unit systems.

Key Features

Converts inductance values between femtohenry and abhenry units.
Based on established conversion rate: 1 fH equals 0.000001 abH.
Useful for microelectronics, RF engineering, and historical data analysis.
Supports understanding legacy unit systems alongside SI units.
Browser-based tool for quick and easy calculations.

Examples

5 femtohenry [fH] converts to 0.000005 abhenry [abH].
10 femtohenry [fH] converts to 0.000010 abhenry [abH].

Common Use Cases

Specifying parasitic inductance in high-frequency electronic components.
Translating microelectronic inductance values to cgs-emu units for compatibility.
Analyzing legacy scientific papers and older electrical instrumentation data.
Performing theoretical work in electromagnetic systems using the cgs-emu framework.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure familiarity with both SI and cgs-emu unit systems when converting values.
Double-check values when handling extremely small inductances due to measurement sensitivity.
Use this tool for interpreting historical data or specifications rather than current designs.
Maintain consistency in units when conducting calculations involving both inductance units.

Limitations

The abhenry unit is largely outdated and replaced by the henry in modern systems.
Converting between these units requires understanding of the respective unit conventions.
Small inductance measurements in femtohenry require precise instruments to ensure accuracy.
This conversion is rarely necessary unless dealing with legacy or theoretical datasets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does femtohenry measure?: Femtohenry is an SI unit of inductance equal to 10^-15 henry, used to express extremely small inductance values in microelectronics and high-frequency applications.
Why convert femtohenry to abhenry?: Converting femtohenry to abhenry helps interpret measurements between the modern SI system and older cgs-emu electromagnetic units, especially useful for legacy data and theoretical research.
Is abhenry commonly used today?: No, abhenry is mostly obsolete and replaced by the henry in SI units, but it remains relevant in contexts involving historical literature and cgs-emu based work.

Key Terminology

Femtohenry (fH): An SI derived unit of inductance equal to 10^-15 henry, representing very small inductances in microelectronic and high-frequency applications.
Abhenry (abH): A unit of inductance in the cgs-emu system, defined by the magnetic flux linkage of one abweber per abampere; historically used but largely replaced by the henry.
Inductance: A property of an electrical conductor that quantifies its ability to store magnetic energy when current flows through it.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the relationship between femtohenry and henry?

1 femtohenry equals 10^15 henry

1 femtohenry equals 10^-15 henry

1 femtohenry equals 1 henry

Which system uses the abhenry as a unit of inductance?

International System of Units (SI)

Centimetre–gram–second electromagnetic (cgs-emu) system

Imperial system

Why might someone convert femtohenry to abhenry?

To update modern electronic circuit design values

To interpret legacy scientific data and theoretical calculations

To convert large inductors for power engineering

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Data Storage Units Converter Online Moment of Force Units Converter Online Torque Units Converter Online Force Units Converter Online Energy Units Converter