Converting 26.6 mA to Amps: .026 or .0026?

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Start date Apr 15, 2008
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In summary, mA and Amps are units of electric current, with mA being a smaller unit representing 1/1000th of an Amp. To convert mA to Amps, the value in mA can be divided by 1000. The correct conversion for 26.6 mA to Amps is .026, not .0026. This conversion is necessary for comparing and measuring current on a larger scale and ensuring consistency across systems and devices. A calculator can be used to convert mA to Amps by dividing the value in mA by 1000.

Apr 15, 2008

anonymous820

Homework Statement

if its 26.6 milliamps and you want amps is it .026 or .0026?

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Apr 15, 2008

rootX

1 A * 10^-3 mA/ 1 A

Apr 15, 2008

anonymous820

thanks

1. What is the difference between mA and Amps?

mA (milliamps) and Amps (amperes) are both units of electric current. The main difference is the scale - mA is a smaller unit and represents 1/1000th of an Amp.

2. How do I convert mA to Amps?

To convert mA to Amps, you simply divide the value in mA by 1000. In this case, 26.6 mA would be converted to .026 Amps.

3. Is .026 or .0026 the correct conversion for 26.6 mA to Amps?

.026 is the correct conversion for 26.6 mA to Amps. .0026 would be the conversion for 2.6 mA.

4. Why is the conversion from mA to Amps necessary?

Converting from mA to Amps allows us to compare and measure current on a larger scale. It also makes calculations and measurements more consistent across different systems and devices.