deciampere to milliampere
Convert deciampere (dA) to milliampere (mA). Use an editable electric current converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 dA = 100 mA
Conversion formula
One deciampere equals 100 milliampere. Multiply your value in deciampere by this factor to get milliampere. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 deciampere:5 × 100 = 500 mA
Conversion table
| deciampere (dA) | milliampere (mA) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000 |
About these measurements
Electric current is the rate of electric charge flow.
The base reference used here is the ampere. One deciampere is 0.1 base units; one milliampere is 0.001 base units.
Important distinctions
Current units describe the same quantity; AC RMS and DC values are not interchangeable measurements.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert dA to mA?
Multiply the quantity in dA by 100. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the milliampere to deciampere converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
