hectoamp

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hecto- +‎ amp.

Noun

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hectoamp (plural hectoamps)

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

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  • Symbol: hA.