Electric Current Converter

Convert electric current between amperes, milliamperes, microamperes, and kiloamperes. Used in electronics, electrical engineering, and physics.

Common Electric Current Conversions

FromTo
1 A1,000 mA
1 A1,000,000 µA
1 kA1,000 A
1 mA0.001 A
1 µA0.000001 A

Electric Current Unit Definitions

Ampere (A)
SI base unit of electric current.
Milliampere (mA)
0.001 A. Typical for small electronics.
Microampere (µA)
0.000001 A. Used in sensors and biomedical devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much current is dangerous?

As little as 10 mA through the heart can be fatal. 1 mA is the perception threshold; 100 mA can be lethal.