Convert Kiloamperes per square metre to Milliamperes per square centimetre
Convert Kiloamperes per square metre (kA/m²) to Milliamperes per square centimetre (mA/cm²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mA/cm² = kA/m² × 100
About Kiloamperes per square metre
The kiloampere per square metre (kA/m²) equals 10³ A/m², the scale for aluminium smelting, high-rate electroplating, and bus bar design. Hall-Heroult aluminium reduction cells operate at 3-10 kA/m²; electric arc furnace graphite electrodes carry 50-150 kA/m²; allowable current density in copper bus bars for switchgear is 1-3 kA/m². 1 kA/m² = 10³ A/m² = 100 mA/cm².
About Milliamperes per square centimetre
The milliampere per square centimetre (mA/cm²) equals 10 A/m², the dominant current density unit in electrochemistry and fuel-cell engineering. Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells produce peak power at 1000-2000 mA/cm²; hydrogen electrolysers run at 200-2000 mA/cm²; industrial chlor-alkali cells operate at 200-400 mA/cm². 1 mA/cm² = 10 A/m² = 10⁻³ A/cm².
Quick Reference Table
| Kiloamperes per square metre (kA/m²) | Milliamperes per square centimetre (mA/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kA/m² | 100 mA/cm² |
| 2 kA/m² | 200 mA/cm² |
| 5 kA/m² | 500 mA/cm² |
| 10 kA/m² | 1000 mA/cm² |
| 25 kA/m² | 2500 mA/cm² |
| 50 kA/m² | 5000 mA/cm² |
| 100 kA/m² | 10000 mA/cm² |