Convert Gigaamperes per square metre to Megaamperes per square metre
Convert Gigaamperes per square metre (GA/m²) to Megaamperes per square metre (MA/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MA/m² = GA/m² × 1000
About Gigaamperes per square metre
The gigaampere per square metre (GA/m²) equals 10⁹ A/m², the extreme scale for thermonuclear plasmas and ultra-fast pulsed discharges. Current density in the compressed plasma of a z-pinch at peak compression is 1-100 GA/m²; field-emission current density from a sharp metallic tip at the Fowler-Nordheim threshold is ≈1-10 GA/m². 1 GA/m² = 10⁹ A/m² = 10³ MA/m².
About Megaamperes per square metre
The megaampere per square metre (MA/m²) equals 10⁶ A/m², encountered in lightning channel physics and pulsed-power fusion devices. Peak current density in a lightning return-stroke channel is 10-100 MA/m²; plasma current sheets in z-pinch implosions reach 1-100 MA/m²; liquid-metal MHD pumps in fast reactors operate at 0.5-5 MA/m². 1 MA/m² = 10⁶ A/m² = 10³ kA/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Gigaamperes per square metre (GA/m²) | Megaamperes per square metre (MA/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 GA/m² | 1000 MA/m² |
| 2 GA/m² | 2000 MA/m² |
| 5 GA/m² | 5000 MA/m² |
| 10 GA/m² | 10000 MA/m² |
| 25 GA/m² | 25000 MA/m² |
| 50 GA/m² | 50000 MA/m² |
| 100 GA/m² | 100000 MA/m² |