What unit is current measured in?

Current is measured in Amps, which is short for amperes. The ampere is the standard unit of measurement for electric current in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the flow of electric charge – specifically, one coulomb of charge passing through a conductor in one second. Understanding current is crucial in electrical engineering and physics, as it indicates how much electricity is flowing in a circuit.

In contrast, volts measure electric potential difference or voltage, ohms measure electrical resistance, and watts measure power – the rate at which energy is consumed or generated in an electrical circuit. Each of these units plays a different role in electrical calculations, but when it comes specifically to current, amps is the correct and relevant measurement.