Ampere (A)
The SI base unit of electric current.
Result
1 ampere = 1,000 milliamperes
Ampere at a glance
| Unit name | Ampere (plural: amperes) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | A |
| Quantity measured | Electric Current |
| Measurement system | SI |
| Also known as | amp, amps, a |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 ampere in other electric current units
| Unit | 1 A equals |
|---|---|
| Milliampere | 1,000 mA |
| Microampere | 1,000,000 µA |
| Kiloampere | 0.001 kA |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a ampere?
- The SI base unit of electric current.
- What is the symbol for the ampere?
- The symbol for the ampere is A. It measures electric current.
- How many milliamperes are in a ampere?
- 1 ampere = 1,000 milliamperes.