Current / mA → A
Convert Milliamperes to Amperes
Convert electric current in amperes and metric multiples. Convert Milliamperes (mA) to Amperes (A). Find the formula, worked examples, unit definitions, and practical guidance below.
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How to convert milliamperes to amperes
One ampere is one coulomb per second. Converting units does not change RMS, peak, or average current conventions; compare measurements made on the same basis.
Use x for the value in mA, b for the intermediate value in A, and y for the result in A.
A = mA × 0.001
Worked examples
10 mA ≈ 0.01 A
Step 1: (10 × 0.001) ≈ 0.01 A.
Step 2: 0.01 ÷ 1 ≈ 0.01 A.20 mA ≈ 0.02 A
Step 1: (20 × 0.001) ≈ 0.02 A.
Step 2: 0.02 ÷ 1 ≈ 0.02 A.
Results are rounded to 12 significant digits. Converting units does not increase the precision of the original measurement. Very large or small values outside JavaScript’s finite numeric range are rejected.
About Milliamperes
Milliamperes (mA) measures current under the conventions above. The base value in A is (x × 0.001), where x is the numerical value in mA. Factors shown here are rounded for display; calculations use the stored factor.
About Amperes
Amperes (A) measures current under the conventions above. The base value in A is (x × 1), where x is the numerical value in A. Factors shown here are rounded for display; calculations use the stored factor.
Definitions and sources
Carry the same physical assumptions into subsequent physics calculations.
Milliamperes to amperes reference table
| Milliamperes (mA) | Amperes (A) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
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