What is the lowest electrical current that can cause death to a human?

Answer 1

I have always been told that 11 mA (.011 Amp) through the heart muscle is enough to cause fibrillation. And I've always felt a certain reluctance to independently verify that number ☺


Doug

Answer 2

That depends on where this current is flowing through and for how long. Also people with a weak heart or a pace maker will survive less current then a healthy person.
For AC a current above 30mA is considered potentially lethal. But even with lower currents you can never be sure if it's save. Electricity can be quite unpredictable. And if the current flows through your body over a long time even a few mA can cause damage due to electrochemical processes that produce poisonous substances in the body.

Answer 3

i could be wrong but im pretty sure its like 30 amps.