What is the basic unit used to measure electric current?

Electric current — the flow of electric charge — is measured in amperes, often shortened to amps (symbol A). The volt is the unit of electric potential difference (voltage), the ohm is the unit of electrical resistance, and the watt is the unit of power. These quantities are related by Ohm's law and the power equation, but the question asks specifically about current, which is measured in amperes. Matching electrical quantities to their units — current/amps, voltage/volts, resistance/ohms, power/watts — appears in both General Science and Electronics content.