The formulas for the relationship between field strength
H [A/m] and flux density B [T] are:
B = µr x µ0 x H
µr ~ 1 (air)
µ0 = 1,257×10-6 [Vs / Am]
Conversion factor: 0.796 and1.257 (µ0)
| T | = | Tesla |
| mT | = | milliTesla |
| A/m | = | Amper / Meter |
| A/cm | = | Amper / Centimeter |
| kA/m | = | Kiloamper / Meter |
| G | = | Gauss |
| Oe | = | Oersted |
| Wb/m² | = | Weber/m² |
What is a Magnetic Field?
A magnetic field represents the intensity of magnetic properties surrounding a magnet. Thicker magnets generally produce stronger magnetic fields, while thinner ones generate weaker fields. The lines formed around a magnet are called magnetic field lines, which flow from the north pole (N) to the south pole (S). Magnetic fields can be created by moving electric charges, time-varying electric fields, or intrinsically by fundamental particles. These fields play a crucial role in various natural phenomena and technological applications.
Magnetic Field Units
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Tesla (T): The primary unit for measuring magnetic flux density. One Tesla equals one Newton of force per square meter of magnetic flux density.
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Gauss (G): An alternative unit for magnetic fields. 1 Tesla is equivalent to 10,000 Gauss.
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Ampere per Meter (A/m): Measures magnetic field strength, indicating the amperage flowing through a one-meter long conductor.
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Weber per Square Meter (Wb/m²): Represents magnetic flux density, measuring the magnetic flux in webers over a square meter area.
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Oersted (Oe): An older unit of magnetic field strength, equivalent to the field produced by one ampere of current flowing through a one-centimeter diameter loop.
Applications of Magnetic Field Converters
Magnetic field unit converters are essential tools in various scientific and industrial fields:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Physics Research
- Medical Imaging (e.g., MRI machines)
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Energy Sector (e.g., transformer design)
- Laboratory Studies
- Geophysics and Earth Sciences
Gauss Unit Converter
A Gauss unit converter is specifically designed to transform Gauss measurements into other magnetic field units. For instance, it can convert Gauss to Tesla or Oersted.
Example conversion: Let’s say we have a magnetic field strength of 5000 Gauss. To convert this to Tesla, we divide 5000 by 10,000 (since 1 Tesla = 10,000 Gauss). Therefore, 5000 Gauss ≈ 0.5 Tesla.
Understanding and converting between different magnetic field units is crucial for accurate measurements and calculations in various scientific and engineering applications.