hectoampere

See also: hectoampère and hecto-ampere

English

Alternative forms

• hectoamp

Etymology

From hecto- +‎ ampere.

Noun

hectoampere (plural hectoamperes)

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

• Symbol: hA.

Translations

10² amperes

• French: hectoampère (fr) m