Milliamp

usgb/ˈmɪliæmp/
noun

A unit of measurement for electric current equal to one thousandth of an ampere.

The device uses 50 milliamp to operate efficiently.
Visual representation of "milliamp" - A unit of measurement for electric current equal to one thousandth of an ampere.

Often appears as...

  • milliamp rating
  • current in milliamps

Usage tips

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Measurement

A milliamp is a smaller unit of current and helps to describe very low power devices.

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A small solar charger might only require 200 milliamps.
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Technical Use

In professional settings, always specify whether you mean milliamps or amps to avoid confusion.

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Many electronic components operate within the milliamp range.
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Consumer Devices

Look at milliamp ratings when choosing batteries for devices.

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Smartphones often detail their battery usage in milliamps.
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