Microampere (µA)
One millionth of an ampere.
Result
1 microampere = 0.000001 amperes
Microampere at a glance
| Unit name | Microampere (plural: microamperes) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | µA |
| Quantity measured | Electric Current |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | ua, microamp |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 microampere in other electric current units
| Unit | 1 µA equals |
|---|---|
| Ampere | 0.000001 A |
| Milliampere | 0.001 mA |
| Kiloampere | 1 × 10⁻⁹ kA |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a microampere?
- One millionth of an ampere.
- What is the symbol for the microampere?
- The symbol for the microampere is µA. It measures electric current.
- How many amperes are in a microampere?
- 1 microampere = 0.000001 amperes.
- How many milliamperes are in a microampere?
- 1 microampere = 0.001 milliamperes.