Nanoampere is 1e-9 ampere units.
Nanoamperes to Microamperes Converter — nA to uA
Convert Nanoampere (nA) to Microampere (uA) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoampere = 0.001 microampere). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoamperes to Microamperes converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microampere is 0.000001 ampere units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-6.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Nanoamperes to Microamperes
Nanoampere and Microampere both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Nanoampere is 1e-9 ampere units, and microampere is 0.000001 ampere units.
Formula
microamperes = nanoamperes × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoampere equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 microampere equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoampere-to-microampere factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 nA × 0.001 = 0.001 uA
1 nanoampere = 0.001 microamperes.
Real-world example
120 nA × 0.001 = 0.12 uA
120 nanoamperes = 0.12 microamperes.
Conversion table
| Nanoampere (nA) | Microampere (uA) |
|---|---|
| 1 nA | 0.001 uA |
| 5 nA | 0.005 uA |
| 12 nA | 0.012 uA |
| 24 nA | 0.024 uA |
| 120 nA | 0.12 uA |
| 240 nA | 0.24 uA |
Reverse conversion: Microampere to Nanoampere
0.001 uA × 1000 = 1 nA
0.001 microamperes = 1 nanoampere.
nanoamperes = microamperes × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microampere to Nanoampere.
Understanding the Nanoampere (nA)
Nanoampere is 1e-9 ampere units.
Understanding the Microampere (uA)
Microampere is 0.000001 ampere units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microamperes are in 1 nanoampere?
1 nanoampere equals 0.001 microamperes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoampere to microampere?
Multiply the nanoampere value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microampere back to nanoampere?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microampere equals 1,000 nanoamperes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanoampere?
Nanoampere (nA) is a unit of electricity.
What is a microampere?
Microampere (uA) is a unit of electricity.
Is the nanoampere to microampere conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoampere and microampere are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.