hectoamp

English

Alternative forms

• hectoampere

Etymology

From hecto- +‎ amp.

Noun

hectoamp (plural hectoamps)

1. (metrology) An SI unit of electrical current equal to 10² amps. Symbol: h

Usage notes

Multiples of 1000 are preferred in SI units, so the hectoamp is not commonly used.

Synonyms

• Symbol: hA.