different between amperage vs ampacity

amperage

English

Etymology

ampere +? -age

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: am?pe?rage

Noun

amperage (plural amperages)

  1. (physics) The electric current; charge transmitted per unit time, measured in amperes.

Translations

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ampacity

English

Etymology

Blend of ampere +? capacity

Noun

ampacity (countable and uncountable, plural ampacities)

  1. The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes, (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.

Translations

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