Magnetic field Converter

Convert magnetic field units like tesla, gauss.

Convert Units

Convert magnetic field measurements between tesla, gauss, and more.

What is Magnetic Field Strength Converter?

Magnetic flux density (B-field) measures the strength of a magnetic field at a given point. It determines the force on moving charges and current-carrying conductors. Strong magnetic fields are central to MRI scanners, electric motors, generators, and particle accelerators.

Understanding the Units

Tesla (T)

The SI derived unit of magnetic flux density. Named after Nikola Tesla.

Common Uses: MRI machines, scientific electromagnets, electric motors

Gauss (G)

The CGS unit of magnetic flux density. 1 gauss = 0.0001 tesla.

Common Uses: Earth's magnetic field, weak field measurements, older literature

Conversion: 1 T = 10,000 G

Common Conversions

  • Earth's magnetic field: ~25–65 µT = 0.25–0.65 Gauss
  • Refrigerator magnet: ~5 mT = 50 Gauss
  • MRI scanner (clinical): 1.5–3 T = 15,000–30,000 Gauss
  • Strongest continuous magnet (research): ~45 T = 450,000 Gauss

Conversion Formulas

  • Force on moving charge: F = q × v × B
  • Force on current-carrying wire: F = I × L × B
  • Tesla to gauss: G = T × 10,000
  • Gauss to tesla: T = G ÷ 10,000
  • Magnetic flux: Φ = B × A (flux density × area)

Practical Examples

Compass needle responds to Earth's weak field (~50 µT)

Credit card magnetic strip: ~300 Gauss (30 mT)

Electric motor permanent magnet (neodymium): ~1–1.4 T

MRI body scanner: 1.5–3 T for detailed tissue imaging

When to Use Each Unit

Tesla (T): Strong fields: MRI, industrial magnets, scientific research
Gauss (G): Weak fields: Earth's field, geological surveys, older references

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