What is a Ampere (A)?

An ampere (A) is the SI base unit of electric current, defined by the elementary charge of the electron.

Definition

Symbol

A

Category

Electric Current

System

SI

1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}

1 Ampere = 1000 Milliampere (mA)

1 Ampere = 1000000 Microampere (μA)

1 Ampere = 0.001 Kiloampere (kA)

Common Uses

  • Household electrical circuits
  • Battery charging
  • Industrial motors

Ampere Conversions

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