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Coulomb per square inch (C/in²)

One coulomb per square inch.

What is a coulomb per square inch?

Symbol
C/in²
Quantity
Surface Charge Density
Unit system
US customary
Definition
One coulomb per square inch.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
International yard and pound agreement (1959)

Common applications

Rarely used; it appears mainly when areas are given in US customary units.

Coulomb per square inch in other surface charge density units

Coulomb per square inch quick reference

Coulomb per square inch in other units
Coulomb per square inchCoulomb per square meterMicrocoulomb per square centimeterCoulomb per square centimeter
1 C/in²≈ 1550.0031 C/m²≈ 155000.31 µC/cm²≈ 0.15500031 C/cm²
10 C/in²≈ 15500.031 C/m²≈ 1550003.1 µC/cm²≈ 1.5500031 C/cm²
100 C/in²≈ 155000.31 C/m²≈ 15500031 µC/cm²≈ 15.500031 C/cm²
1000 C/in²≈ 1550003.1 C/m²≈ 155000310 µC/cm²≈ 155.00031 C/cm²

Where the coulomb per square inch fits

The next smaller surface charge density unit is the coulomb per square meter (C/m²). 1 C/in² ≈ 1550.0031 C/m², and 1 C/m² = 0.00064516 C/in².

The next larger surface charge density unit is the coulomb per square centimeter (C/cm²). 1 C/in² ≈ 0.15500031 C/cm², and 1 C/cm² = 6.4516 C/in².

Frequently asked questions

How many coulombs per square meter are in one coulomb per square inch?
One coulomb per square inch ≈ 1550.0031 C/m² (coulombs per square meter).
How many microcoulombs per square centimeter are in one coulomb per square inch?
One coulomb per square inch ≈ 155000.31 µC/cm² (microcoulombs per square centimeter).
How many coulombs per square centimeter are in one coulomb per square inch?
One coulomb per square inch ≈ 0.15500031 C/cm² (coulombs per square centimeter).