Convert Milliamperes to Amperes

Milliamperes → Amperes
mA × 0.001 = A A × 1000 = mA

To convert milliamperes (mA) to amperes (A), multiply the milliamperes value by 0.001. 1 mA = 0.001 A, and 1 A = 1000 mA. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

Going the other way? Convert A to mA.

mA to A table
Milliamperes (mA) Amperes (A)
0.1 mA 0.0001 A
0.5 mA 0.0005 A
1 mA 0.001 A
2 mA 0.002 A
5 mA 0.005 A
10 mA 0.01 A
20 mA 0.02 A
50 mA 0.05 A
100 mA 0.1 A
500 mA 0.5 A
1000 mA 1 A
Common current ranges
Typical real-world values (A)
Application Typical range
Sensor / signal loop 0.004 – 0.02 A
Small servo drive 1 – 10 A
Industrial drive 10 – 100 A
Heavy machinery 100 – 1,000 A