Convert Microamps to Milliamps
Type the number of microamperes that you wish to convert to milliamperes.
How to Convert Microamperes to Milliamperes
The microampere and milliampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 milliampere equals exactly 1e12 microamperes. This means to convert microamperes to milliamperes, you divide by 1e12.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 μA to milliamperes:
We need to convert microamperes to milliamperes
Since 1 mA = 1e12 μA, divide by 1e12
5 ÷ 1e12 = 5e-12
5 μA = 5e-12 mA
Microampere to Milliampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common microampere to milliampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Microamperes (μA) | Milliamperes (mA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 μA | 1e-13 mA |
| 0.5 μA | 5e-13 mA |
| 1 μA | 1e-12 mA |
| 2 μA | 2e-12 mA |
| 5 μA | 5e-12 mA |
| 10 μA | 1e-11 mA |
| 25 μA | 2.5e-11 mA |
| 50 μA | 5e-11 mA |
| 100 μA | 1e-10 mA |
About These Units
Microampere (μA)
A microampere (μA) equals 10⁻⁶ amperes or 0.001 milliamperes. Used in low-power electronics: watch batteries draw 1-2 μA, sleep mode microcontrollers 1-100 μA, pacemakers 10-25 μA, biosensors and electrochemical cells. Critical for battery life calculations.
Milliampere (mA)
A milliampere (mA) equals 0.001 amperes or 1,000 microamperes. Common for electronic devices: LED current 10-20 mA, USB 2.0 charging 500 mA, USB 3.0 up to 900 mA, fast charging 1,500-3,000 mA. Dangerous current through human body starts around 10-20 mA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert microamperes to milliamperes?
To convert microamperes to milliamperes, divide the value by 1e12. For example, 10 μA = 1e-11 mA.
How many milliamperes are in 1 microampere?
1 microampere equals 1e-12 milliamperes.
What is the formula for microamperes to milliamperes?
The formula is: mA = μA ÷ 1e12.