milliampere

[mil-ee-am-peer]

milliampere Definition

a unit of electric current equal to one thousandth of an ampere.

Using milliampere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "milliampere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The device requires a current of 500 milliamperes.

  • Example

    The battery has a capacity of 2000 milliamperes per hour.

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Summary: milliampere in Brief

A 'milliampere' [mil-ee-am-peer] is a unit of electric current that is equal to one thousandth of an ampere. It is commonly used to measure the current required by electronic devices and batteries.