Nanocoulombs to Millicoulombs conversion

How to convert nanocoulombs to millicoulombs?

Certainly! The nanocoulomb (nC) and the millicoulomb (mC) are both units of electric charge. One nanocoulomb is equal to $10^{-9}$ Coulombs, while one millicoulomb is equal to $10^{-3}$ Coulombs.

To convert from nanocoulombs to millicoulombs, you can use the following relationship:

$1 \, \text{nC} = 10^{-9} \, \text{C}$ $1 \, \text{mC} = 10^{-3} \, \text{C}$

Therefore,

$\text{number of mC} = \text{number of nC} \times \frac{10^{-9} \, \text{C}}{1 \, \text{nC}} \times \frac{1 \, \text{mC}}{10^{-3} \, \text{C}}$

$= \text{number of nC} \times 10^{-6}$

So, for 1 nanocoulomb:

$1 \, \text{nC} = 1 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{mC} = 0.000001 \, \text{mC}$

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Nanocoulombs:

1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD):

   • A typical static charge from human touch can be around a few thousand nanocoulombs. For example, 5,000 nC of static charge would be: $5,000 \, \text{nC} = 5,000 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{mC} = 0.005 \, \text{mC}$

2. Capacitors in Electronic Devices:

   • Small capacitors, such as those in consumer electronics, may store a few hundred nanocoulombs. For example, 200 nC would be: $200 \, \text{nC} = 200 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{mC} = 0.0002 \, \text{mC}$

3. Inkjet Printers:

   • Droplets ejected by an inkjet printer have charges in the range of nanocoulombs. Let's say each droplet carries a charge of 50 nC: $50 \, \text{nC} = 50 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{mC} = 0.00005 \, \text{mC}$

By understanding these relationships and conversions, you can better grasp the scale and implications of electrostatic charges in various real-world scenarios.