Quick reference table
Common linear current density conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 A/cm | 100 A/m |
| 1 A/m | 0.01 A/cm |
| 1 A/in | 39.37007874 A/m |
| 1 kA/m | 10 A/cm |
How to convert linear current density
Linear current density is electric current per unit of width, for example in a current sheet or a coil winding.
Every linear current density unit is a fixed multiple of one base unit, the A/m. To convert a value, multiply it by the size of the starting unit and divide by the size of the target unit. For example, to convert A/cm to A/m, multiply by 100. To go the other way, divide by 100.
The converter above does this for you and shows the exact formula under the result.
Worked examples
Amperes per centimeter to Amperes per meter
| Amperes per centimeter (A/cm) | Amperes per meter (A/m) |
|---|---|
| 1 A/cm | 100 A/m |
| 2 A/cm | 200 A/m |
| 5 A/cm | 500 A/m |
| 10 A/cm | 1,000 A/m |
| 25 A/cm | 2,500 A/m |
| 50 A/cm | 5,000 A/m |
| 100 A/cm | 10,000 A/m |
| 1,000 A/cm | 100,000 A/m |
Amperes per meter to Amperes per centimeter
| Amperes per meter (A/m) | Amperes per centimeter (A/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 A/m | 0.01 A/cm |
| 2 A/m | 0.02 A/cm |
| 5 A/m | 0.05 A/cm |
| 10 A/m | 0.1 A/cm |
| 25 A/m | 0.25 A/cm |
| 50 A/m | 0.5 A/cm |
| 100 A/m | 1 A/cm |
| 1,000 A/m | 10 A/cm |
Linear current density units explained
| Unit | Symbol | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| Amperes per meter | A/m | 1 A/m = 1 A/m |
| Milliamperes per meter | mA/m | 1 mA/m = 0.001 A/m |
| Kiloamperes per meter | kA/m | 1 kA/m = 1,000 A/m |
| Amperes per centimeter | A/cm | 1 A/cm = 100 A/m |
| Amperes per millimeter | A/mm | 1 A/mm = 1,000 A/m |
| Amperes per inch | A/in | 1 A/in = 39.3700787402 A/m |
| Amperes per foot | A/ft | 1 A/ft = 3.28083989501 A/m |
| Abamperes per centimeter | abA/cm | 1 abA/cm = 1,000 A/m |
Popular conversions: a/cm to a/m, a/in to a/m.
Frequently asked questions
How many A/m is 1 A/cm?
One ampere per centimeter is 100 amperes per meter.
How do I convert A/cm to A/m?
Multiply the value in A/cm by 100 to get A/m. For example, 10 A/cm = 1,000 A/m.
How many A/m is 1 A/cm?
1 A/cm = 100 A/m, and 1 A/m = 0.01 A/cm.
Does this linear current density converter work offline?
Yes. After the page has loaded once, all calculations run in your browser, so it keeps working without an internet connection.