The standard unit of measure for electric current is the ampere, often abbreviated as "amp." The ampere is one of the seven base SI units and is defined as the flow of electric charge through a conductor. It specifically measures the amount of electric charge passing a point in a circuit in one second. Electrons, the primary charge carriers in electrical conductors, flow as an electric current. The term "ampere" is named after André-Marie Ampère, a French physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism. Understanding amps is crucial for electrical engineering and related fields in ensuring proper current flow and circuit functioning.