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About electric current units
The ampere is the SI base unit of electric current, defined since 2019 by fixing the elementary charge. Household circuits carry up to 15–20 A; small electronics run on milliamps.
Electric Current unit reference
| Unit | Symbol | Value in A | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere | A | 1 A | SI |
| Kiloampere | kA | 1,000 A | SI |
| Milliampere | mA | 0.001 A | SI |
| Microampere | µA | 0.000001 A | SI |
| Nanoampere | nA | 1×10⁻⁹ A | SI |
| Abampere (biot) | abA | 10 A | CGS |
| Statampere | statA | 3.335641×10⁻¹⁰ A | CGS |
Frequently asked questions
What is the SI unit of electric current?
This converter uses the ampere (A) as its reference unit; every other unit is defined relative to it.
How many electric current units can I convert?
7 units are supported here, across SI, CGS systems. Every pair can be converted in both directions.
Does this electric current converter work offline?
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