Convert Statamperes to Megaamperes
Convert Statamperes (statA) to Megaamperes (MA) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
MA = statA × 3.335640952e-16
About Statamperes
The statampere (statA) is the current unit of the CGS-Gaussian system, equal to 1 statC/s = 1/(10c) A ≈ 3.336 × 10⁻¹⁰ A (exact, since c = 2.997 924 58 × 10⁸ m/s is exact). Two long parallel wires each carrying 1 statA and separated by 1 cm experience a force of 1/c² dyn per centimetre. The statampere is used in electrostatics texts where Coulomb's law is written without ε₀. 1 statA ≈ 333.6 pA.
About Megaamperes
The megaampere (MA) equals 10⁶ A, encountered in pulsed-power research, electromagnetic launcher experiments, and Z-pinch plasma physics. The Sandia Z Machine delivers peak currents of 20-26 MA to drive inertial confinement fusion implosions; large-scale rail-gun prototypes operate at 1-5 MA; nuclear-weapon electromagnetic pulse can induce megaampere transients in extended conductors. 1 MA = 10⁶ A = 10³ kA.
Quick Reference Table
| Statamperes (statA) | Megaamperes (MA) |
|---|---|
| 1 statA | 3.336 × 10-16 MA |
| 2 statA | 6.671 × 10-16 MA |
| 5 statA | 1.668 × 10-15 MA |
| 10 statA | 3.336 × 10-15 MA |
| 25 statA | 8.339 × 10-15 MA |
| 50 statA | 1.668 × 10-14 MA |
| 100 statA | 3.336 × 10-14 MA |