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electric charge · International · Modern

coulomb

Cexact
Record
M031
Definition quality
Standardized
Conversion mode
multiplicative
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Etymology/person-name origin not separately researched unless stated by standards history; current definition/conversion resolved.

Definition

SI derived unit of electric charge; 1 C = 1 A·s.

Reference value

One coulomb is equal to 1 coulomb.

History & use

The coulomb was included in the international MKS electrical unit definitions ratified in the 1940s.

Modern use

Standard SI unit for electric charge.

Did you know?

Under the revised SI, the elementary charge has an exact value in coulombs.

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Related measurements

electric charge · International · Modern

1 ampere-hour = exactly 3600 C.