Milliampere to Biot Converter
Convert Milliamperes to Biots
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Milliamperes to Biots
Converting milliamperes to biots involves dividing the number of milliamperes by 10,000. This is because 1 biot is equal to 10 amperes, and 1 ampere is 1,000 milliamperes.
Formula
Biots = Milliamperes ÷ 10,000
or
Bi = mA ÷ 10,000
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in milliamperes
- Divide that number by 10,000
- The result is the equivalent current in biots
Examples
- 5,000 milliamperes = 5,000 ÷ 10,000 = 0.5 biots
- 20,000 milliamperes = 20,000 ÷ 10,000 = 2 biots
- 100,000 milliamperes = 100,000 ÷ 10,000 = 10 biots
When to Convert Milliamperes to Biots
This conversion is primarily used in physics and engineering contexts where the biot unit is employed, particularly in relation to magnetism and electromagnetic fields.
Common Milliamperes to Biots Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Milliamperes (mA) | Biots (Bi) | Milliamperes (mA) | Biots (Bi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0.01 | 20,000 | 2 |
| 500 | 0.05 | 50,000 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 0.1 | 100,000 | 10 |
| 5,000 | 0.5 | 250,000 | 25 |
| 10,000 | 1 | 500,000 | 50 |
Other conversions from milliamperes
Milliamperes can be converted to various other units of electric current. Here are some common conversions:
- Ampere (A) - 1 mA = 0.001 A
- Microampere (µA) - 1 mA = 1,000 µA
- Abampere (abA) - 1 mA = 0.0001 abA
Other conversions to biots
Various units can be converted to biots. Here are some common conversions:
- Ampere (A) - 1 A = 0.1 Bi
- Microampere (µA) - 1 µA = 0.0000001 Bi
- Abampere (abA) - 1 abA = 1 Bi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many milliamperes are in a biot?
There are 10,000 milliamperes in one biot.
What is a biot?
The biot (Bi) is a unit of electric current in the CGS-EMU (centimeter-gram-second electromagnetic) system of units. It is equal to 10 amperes.