Linear Current Density Converter
Linear current density is electric current per unit length — for example, the current flowing across each metre of width of a conducting sheet. The SI unit is the ampere per metre (A/m).
1 Ampere/Meter = 0.01 Ampere/Centimeter
How to convert Ampere/Meter to Ampere/Centimeter
One Ampere/Meter equals 0.01 Ampere/Centimeter, so multiply any value in A/m by 0.01 to get A/cm. To convert back, divide by 0.01 — or multiply by 100.
A/cm = A/m × 0.01
Example: 25 A/m × 0.01 = 0.25 A/cm.
Ampere/Meter to Ampere/Centimeter table
| Ampere/Meter (A/m) | Ampere/Centimeter (A/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 4 | 0.04 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 15 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
Ampere/Centimeter to Ampere/Meter table
| Ampere/Centimeter (A/cm) | Ampere/Meter (A/m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 15 | 1,500 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 75 | 7,500 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 250 | 25,000 |
| 500 | 50,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
Linear Current Density units at a glance
All 8 units this converter supports, each expressed in Ampere/Meter (A/m) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in A/m | 1 A/m in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere/Meter | A/m | 1 | 1 |
| Ampere/Centimeter | A/cm | 100 | 0.01 |
| Ampere/Millimeter | A/mm | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Ampere/Inch | A/in | 39.37007874 | 0.0254 |
| Ampere/Foot | A/ft | 3.280839895 | 0.3048 |
| Milliampere/Meter | mA/m | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Kiloampere/Meter | kA/m | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Oersted | Oe | 79.57747155 | 0.01256637061 |
Where linear current density conversions are used
Electromagnet and coil design, and modelling current sheets in electromagnetism.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Ampere/Meter in Ampere/Centimeter?
1 Ampere/Meter (A/m) is 0.01 Ampere/Centimeter (A/cm).
What is 1 Ampere/Centimeter in Ampere/Meter?
1 Ampere/Centimeter (A/cm) is 100 Ampere/Meter (A/m).
How do I convert Ampere/Meter to Ampere/Centimeter?
Multiply the value in Ampere/Meter by 0.01. For example, 5 A/m × 0.01 = 0.05 A/cm. To go the other way, divide by 0.01.
How many units does the linear current density converter support?
It converts between 8 units: Ampere/Meter, Ampere/Centimeter, Ampere/Millimeter, Ampere/Inch, Ampere/Foot, Milliampere/Meter, Kiloampere/Meter, Oersted.
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.