Convert Abampere to Gigaampere
Type the number of abamperes that you wish to convert to gigaamperes.
How to Convert Abamperes to Gigaamperes
The abampere and gigaampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 gigaampere equals exactly 100000000 abamperes. This means to convert abamperes to gigaamperes, you divide by 100000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 abA to gigaamperes:
We need to convert abamperes to gigaamperes
Since 1 GA = 100000000 abA, divide by 100000000
5 ÷ 100000000 = 5e-8
5 abA = 5e-8 GA
Abampere to Gigaampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common abampere to gigaampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Abamperes (abA) | Gigaamperes (GA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 abA | 1e-9 GA |
| 0.5 abA | 5e-9 GA |
| 1 abA | 1e-8 GA |
| 2 abA | 2e-8 GA |
| 5 abA | 5e-8 GA |
| 10 abA | 1e-7 GA |
| 25 abA | 2.5e-7 GA |
| 50 abA | 5e-7 GA |
| 100 abA | 1e-6 GA |
About These Units
Abampere (abA)
An abampere (abA), also called biot, is the CGS electromagnetic unit of current equal to exactly 10 amperes. Defined so that two parallel wires 1 cm apart carrying 1 abampere each exert 2 dynes per cm of force. One ampere = 0.1 abamperes.
Gigaampere (GA)
A gigaampere (GA) equals 10⁹ amperes. Observed only in extreme astrophysical phenomena: neutron star magnetospheres, solar flares, and relativistic jets from black holes. Earth's core generates currents estimated in the gigaampere range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert abamperes to gigaamperes?
To convert abamperes to gigaamperes, divide the value by 100000000. For example, 10 abA = 1e-7 GA.
How many gigaamperes are in 1 abampere?
1 abampere equals 1e-8 gigaamperes.
What is the formula for abamperes to gigaamperes?
The formula is: GA = abA ÷ 100000000.