ampacity |
undefined |
As a noun ampacity
is 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.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
amperage |
ampacity |
As nouns the difference between amperage and ampacity
is that
amperage is the electric current's strength carried by a conductor or machine generated as measured in amperes while
ampacity is 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.