Milliampere [mA] to Kiloampere [kA] Converter
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How to Convert Milliampere to KiloampereKiloampere
1 mA = 0.000001 kA
1 kA = 1000000 mA
Example: convert 17 mA to kA:
17 mA = 17 x 0.000001 = 0.000017 kA
Milliampere
Definition: A milliampere (mA) is a unit of electric current equal to one thousandth (10⁻³) of an ampere. It is a subunit of the base unit, the ampere, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The ampere is named after French physicist André-Marie Ampère. The milliampere, as a decimal multiple of the ampere, was naturally derived as a smaller, more convenient unit for measuring smaller currents. Its usage grew with the development of electronics.
Current use: Milliamperes are commonly used to measure small currents in electronic circuits, portable devices, sensors, and other low-power applications. It is a practical unit for specifying the current requirements and capabilities of components and circuits.
Kiloampere
Definition: A kiloampere (kA) is a unit of electric current equal to one thousand (10³) amperes. It is a multiple of the base unit, the ampere, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The ampere is named after French physicist André-Marie Ampère. The kiloampere, as a decimal multiple of the ampere, was derived as a larger unit for measuring very high currents, such as those found in industrial applications or lightning strikes.
Current use: Kiloamperes are used to measure high currents in applications like power transmission, welding, circuit breakers, and lightning protection systems. It is a convenient unit for expressing the magnitude of these large currents.
Milliampere to Kiloampere Conversion Table
| Milliampere [mA] | Kiloampere [kA] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mA | 1e-8 kA |
| 0.1 mA | 1.0000000000000001e-7 kA |
| 1 mA | 0.000001 kA |
| 10 mA | 0.00001 kA |
| 50 mA | 0.00005 kA |
| 100 mA | 0.0001 kA |
| 1000 mA | 0.001 kA |
| 10000 mA | 0.01 kA |