Volt refers to the unit of the electromotive force, electric potential, and potential difference. Voltage measures work done when electric charges are transmitted. Some of the subunits of voltage include millivolts, megavolts, microvolts, and kilovolts. Electrical devices with high volts are likely to drain more energy per minute than electrical devices with low voltage.

Ampere, or amp, is used to measure the current of electricity. Current refers to the electrons flowing through a circuit. Amp quantifies the degree of flow of electric charge through a conductor. Increased charge of electrons through your circuit will also increase your electrical current.

Both amps and voltage are used to define the characteristics of an electrical supply. They allow us to figure out the power a supply can deliver.

Some of the differences between amps and volts include:

• Amp is measured by the ammeter, while the voltmeter measures volt.
• Amp is often shortened to A, but has also been described as intensity – shortened to I.  Volt is often denoted by the character V, but in ohms law equations, it is described as electromotive force and is designated E.
• Amp quantifies the flow rate of electrons, while volt quantifies the force that brings about the electrons to flow via the conductor.
• Amp is the unit of measure for current and volt is the base unit of measure for voltage.

These are the differences between amperes and voltage. An electrician should always be in the know to provide electrical services safely. Also, an electrician should be licensed and / or certified by their state. It is important to always have your electric issues handled by a professional, so do not attempt to do it yourself.

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