Nanoampere to Kiloampere Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
Nanoampere (nA)
Definition
A nanoampere (nA) is a unit of electric current equal to one billionth of an ampere. It represents extremely small current levels found in advanced semiconductor devices, biological research, and precision measurement instruments.
History
The nanoampere became important with the development of advanced semiconductor technology and precision biological measurements in the late 20th century. It was essential for characterizing modern transistors, studying cellular electrical activity, and measuring ultra-low currents in research applications.
Current Use
Nanoamperes are used in advanced semiconductor characterization, biological research, precision instrumentation, and nanotechnology. They're critical for measuring currents in modern transistors, studying ion channels in cells, and characterizing ultra-low-power electronic devices.
Kiloampere (kA)
Definition
A kiloampere (kA) is a unit of electric current equal to one thousand amperes. It represents high current levels typically found in industrial electrical systems, welding applications, and power distribution networks.
History
The kiloampere became important with the growth of heavy industry and high-power electrical systems in the early 20th century. It was particularly useful for describing currents in industrial welding, electroplating, and power distribution systems where currents regularly exceeded hundreds of amperes.
Current Use
Kiloamperes are commonly used in industrial welding, electroplating, power distribution systems, electric arc furnaces, and railway electrification. They're standard in electrical engineering for high-power applications, industrial motor drives, and electrical fault current calculations.
Conversion Table
Nanoampere(nA) | Kiloampere(kA) |
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1 | 1e-12 |
2 | 2e-12 |
3 | 3e-12 |
4 | 4e-12 |
5 | 5e-12 |
6 | 6e-12 |
7 | 7e-12 |
8 | 8e-12 |
9 | 9e-12 |
10 | 1e-11 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Nanoampere to Kiloampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-12 kA
- Conversion Formula: kA = nA ÷ 1e+12
- Calculation: 1 nA ÷ 1e+12 = 1e-12 kA
Convert 10 Nanoampere to Kiloampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-12 kA
- Conversion Formula: kA = nA ÷ 1e+12
- Calculation: 10 nA ÷ 1e+12 = 1e-11 kA
Convert 100 Nanoampere to Kiloampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-12 kA
- Conversion Formula: kA = nA ÷ 1e+12
- Calculation: 100 nA ÷ 1e+12 = 1e-10 kA
Convert 1,000 Nanoampere to Kiloampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-12 kA
- Conversion Formula: kA = nA ÷ 1e+12
- Calculation: 1,000 nA ÷ 1e+12 = 1e-9 kA