Current Converter Tool
Current
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Electric current is a stream of charged particles, such as electrons or ions, moving through an electrical conductor or space. It is measured as the net rate of flow of electric charge past a region.
Current Units Explained
- Ampere (A): Often shortened to “amp”, it is the SI base unit of electric current. It is named after André-Marie Ampère.
- Milliampere (mA): Equal to 1/1000th of an ampere. Most portable electronics measure consumption in mA.
- Microampere (μA): Equal to 1/1,000,000th of an ampere.
- Kiloampere (kA): Equal to 1,000 amperes. Used in industrial applications and power distribution.
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Fun Fact: It’s often said that “it’s the volts that jolt, but the mills that kill.” While high voltage is needed to push current through the body’s resistance, a current of just 0.1 to 0.2 Amperes (100-200 mA) can be fatal to the human heart.