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Amps are just a general measurement of electric current in any application, whereas the term cranking amps are specific to automotive / starting battery applications. Cranking amps is a measure of the maximum current a car/ starting battery can produce in normal temperatures for 30 seconds before the battery voltage drops too much.

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