"ampacity" means "capacity in amperes" or more literally "ampere capacity." You could say current capacity too but it takes longer. Ampacity is the language used in the electrical code.
"amp" also seems to be more common to write than "A" for electricians. Remember that the SI standardization of unit abbreviations is actually a pretty modern thing, so lots of fields existed before unit abbreviations were standardized and continue to use existing practices.
Nah, it's fine to be nitty. If you glance at my comment again, you'll see my usage devolve from A to amp halfway through, my brain can't help but write what it sounds like to me.
Yes though, ampacity is the correct word (for my home country). "Current" is an instantaneous measurement of current flow. That they use the same unit is pretty convenient for planning circuits.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampacity#:~:text=Ampacity%20is....
"amp" also seems to be more common to write than "A" for electricians. Remember that the SI standardization of unit abbreviations is actually a pretty modern thing, so lots of fields existed before unit abbreviations were standardized and continue to use existing practices.