Statampere to Microampere Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
Statampere (statA)
Definition
A statampere (statA) is a unit of electric current in the electrostatic CGS system, equal to approximately 3.336 × 10⁻¹⁰ amperes in SI units. It was defined based on electrostatic force rather than magnetic effects.
History
The statampere was developed as part of the electrostatic CGS unit system in the late 19th century. It was designed to simplify electrostatic equations by making the permittivity of free space dimensionless, though it resulted in very small numerical values for practical currents.
Current Use
Statamperes are obsolete in modern applications and appear only in historical scientific literature or specialized theoretical physics contexts. They've been completely replaced by SI units in all practical and educational applications.
Microampere (μA)
Definition
A microampere (μA) is a unit of electric current equal to one millionth of an ampere. It represents very small current levels found in precision electronics, biological systems, and ultra-low-power devices.
History
The microampere became necessary with the advancement of precision electronics and biological measurements in the mid-20th century. It was particularly important for measuring currents in transistors, integrated circuits, and biological systems where currents are extremely small.
Current Use
Microamperes are used in precision electronics, biomedical measurements, semiconductor testing, and ultra-low-power devices. They're essential for measuring leakage currents, biological signals (like nerve impulses), and current consumption in battery-powered devices and IoT sensors.
Conversion Table
Statampere(statA) | Microampere(μA) |
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1 | 0.000333564 |
2 | 0.000667128 |
3 | 0.00100069 |
4 | 0.00133426 |
5 | 0.00166782 |
6 | 0.00200138 |
7 | 0.00233495 |
8 | 0.00266851 |
9 | 0.00300208 |
10 | 0.00333564 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Statampere to Microampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 statA = 0.000333564 μA
- Conversion Formula: μA = statA ÷ 2,997.92
- Calculation: 1 statA ÷ 2,997.92 = 0.000333564 μA
Convert 10 Statampere to Microampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 statA = 0.000333564 μA
- Conversion Formula: μA = statA ÷ 2,997.92
- Calculation: 10 statA ÷ 2,997.92 = 0.00333564 μA
Convert 100 Statampere to Microampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 statA = 0.000333564 μA
- Conversion Formula: μA = statA ÷ 2,997.92
- Calculation: 100 statA ÷ 2,997.92 = 0.0333564 μA
Convert 1,000 Statampere to Microampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 statA = 0.000333564 μA
- Conversion Formula: μA = statA ÷ 2,997.92
- Calculation: 1,000 statA ÷ 2,997.92 = 0.333564 μA