Milliampere (mA)
One thousandth of an ampere.
Result
1 milliampere = 0.001 amperes
Milliampere at a glance
| Unit name | Milliampere (plural: milliamperes) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | mA |
| Quantity measured | Electric Current |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | ma, milliamp, milliamps |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 milliampere in other electric current units
| Unit | 1 mA equals |
|---|---|
| Ampere | 0.001 A |
| Microampere | 1,000 µA |
| Kiloampere | 0.000001 kA |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a milliampere?
- One thousandth of an ampere.
- What is the symbol for the milliampere?
- The symbol for the milliampere is mA. It measures electric current.
- How many amperes are in a milliampere?
- 1 milliampere = 0.001 amperes.