Milliamp
noun
A unit of measurement for electric current equal to one thousandth of an ampere.
The device uses 50 milliamp to operate efficiently.
Often appears as...
- milliamp rating
- current in milliamps
Usage tips
Neutral
General, Technical
noun
A unit of measurement for electric current equal to one thousandth of an ampere.
The device uses 50 milliamp to operate efficiently.
Often appears as...
- milliamp rating
- current in milliamps
Usage tips
Neutral
General, Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement
A milliamp is a smaller unit of current and helps to describe very low power devices.
A small solar charger might only require 200 milliamps.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Use
In professional settings, always specify whether you mean milliamps or amps to avoid confusion.
Many electronic components operate within the milliamp range.
Pro Tip 3/3Consumer Devices
Look at milliamp ratings when choosing batteries for devices.
Smartphones often detail their battery usage in milliamps.
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement
A milliamp is a smaller unit of current and helps to describe very low power devices.
A small solar charger might only require 200 milliamps.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Use
In professional settings, always specify whether you mean milliamps or amps to avoid confusion.
Many electronic components operate within the milliamp range.
Pro Tip 3/3Consumer Devices
Look at milliamp ratings when choosing batteries for devices.
Smartphones often detail their battery usage in milliamps.
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement
A milliamp is a smaller unit of current and helps to describe very low power devices.
A small solar charger might only require 200 milliamps.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Use
In professional settings, always specify whether you mean milliamps or amps to avoid confusion.
Many electronic components operate within the milliamp range.
Pro Tip 3/3Consumer Devices
Look at milliamp ratings when choosing batteries for devices.
Smartphones often detail their battery usage in milliamps.
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