Amperes to kiloamperes
Type a value in amperes to see it in kiloamperes straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the amperes box.
- Read the result in kiloamperes as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
kA = A × 0.001
Multiply the value in amperes by 0.001 to get kiloamperes.
Example
To convert 25 A to kiloamperes: 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 kA.
Conversion table
| Amperes (A) | Kiloamperes (kA) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
About the units
- Ampere
- The SI base unit of current, equal to one coulomb of charge passing per second. Since 2019 it is defined by fixing the elementary charge at 1.602176634 × 10^-19 C.
- Kiloampere
- A kiloampere is exactly 1000 amperes, used for short-circuit ratings of switchgear, welding and lightning currents.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many kiloamperes are in one ampere?
1 A = 0.001 kA exactly.
How do I convert amperes to kiloamperes?
Use kA = A × 0.001. For example, 25 A = 0.025 kA.
How many amperes are in one kiloampere?
1 kA = 1,000 A.
How many milliamperes are in one ampere?
One ampere is exactly 1000 milliamperes, so a charger rated 2 A delivers up to 2000 mA.
Can I convert amps to watts?
Not directly, because power in watts is current times voltage. A current of 2 A at 5 V gives 10 W.