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It depends. If it's an inductive ammeter (the kind that clamps around a wire), it won't work at all. If it is the type of ammeter that is actually placed in the circuit, it will work but it won't be accurate.
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Actually, modern 'clamp on' ammeters WILL measure d.c. currents. It uses the Hall Effect to measure the current.
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Does an ammeter measure current?
An ammeter measures the amount of current flowing through an electrical circuit. It measures amperage.
When measuring with an ammeter the ammeter must be connected in?
When measuring a load current, an ammeter is connected in series with the load. The exception is for a clamp on style AC ammeter, which is clamped around one of the conductors, making its measurements as a transformer.
Why shouldn't ammeter be connected in parallel?
A: An ammeter actually is a voltmeter measuring the voltage drop across a very small shunt resistance. They can measure AC or DC, make sure the meter is rated for the anticipated current, and always connect in series.
How is an ammeter converted to a voltmeter?
The ammeter is used in series, because you want to measure the current through a circuit. The voltmeter is used in parallel, because you want to measure the voltage across a circuit. If you were to place the voltmeter in series, no current would flow because of the relatively high impedance of the voltmeter. If you were to place the ammeter in parallel, you would create a short-circuit, due to the relatively low impedance of the ammeter.
What device is used to change the scale values of an AC ammeter?
A multimeter is used in which there is options for multirange measurement of Ac current or voltages and resistances and also DC voltages
