A Centiampere (cA) equals 1/100 ampere(s), a scaled unit of electric current used for centi-scale electrical work.
Centiamperes to Deciamperes
Convert Centiampere (cA) to Deciampere (dA) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert centiamperes (cA) to deciamperes (dA) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Deciampere (dA) equals 1/10 ampere(s), a scaled unit of electric current used for deci-scale electrical work.
dA = cA × 0.1
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Formula
dA = cA × 0.1
cA = dA × 10
Conversion table
| 1 cA | 0.1 dA |
| 5 cA | 0.5 dA |
| 10 cA | 1 dA |
| 20 cA | 2 dA |
| 50 cA | 5 dA |
| 100 cA | 10 dA |
| 500 cA | 50 dA |
| 1000 cA | 100 dA |
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How the formula works
Both centiampere and deciampere measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in centiamperes by 0.1 to get deciamperes. To reverse the conversion, multiply a deciampere value by 10 to get back to centiamperes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Centiampere (cA)?
A Centiampere (cA) equals 1/100 ampere(s), a scaled unit of electric current used for centi-scale electrical work.
What is Deciampere (dA)?
A Deciampere (dA) equals 1/10 ampere(s), a scaled unit of electric current used for deci-scale electrical work.
How do I convert centiamperes to deciamperes?
Multiply the centiampere value by 0.1 to get the equivalent in deciamperes. For example, 5 cA × 0.1 = 0.5 dA.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 0.1 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert deciamperes back to centiamperes?
Yes. Divide the deciampere value by 0.1, or multiply it by 10, to get centiamperes.
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About converting centiamperes to deciamperes
A Centiampere (cA) equals 1/100 ampere(s), a scaled unit of electric current used for centi-scale electrical work. A Deciampere (dA) equals 1/10 ampere(s), a scaled unit of electric current used for deci-scale electrical work.
Use this calculator to move between centiamperes and deciamperes accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.