What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms magnetic field strength measurements from oersted (Oe), a cgs-emu unit representing magnetizing force, into ampere turn per meter (At/m), an SI-related unit measuring magnetizing force in terms of coil turns and current per length.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in oersted (Oe) you want to convert.
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Select ampere turn per meter (At/m) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent magnetizing force in At/m.
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Use the result in engineering or research calculations involving magnetic fields.
Key Features
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Converts values between oersted and ampere turn/meter with provided conversion rate.
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Supports translating older magnetic measurement data into SI-compatible units.
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Includes practical examples illustrating the conversion process.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.
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Useful for engineers and researchers working with magnetic field strength.
Examples
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2 Oe converts to approximately 159.1549 At/m by multiplying 2 × 79.5774715459.
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0.5 Oe converts to about 39.7887 At/m by multiplying 0.5 × 79.5774715459.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying coercive field values and magnetic parameters from older datasheets.
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Plotting magnetic hysteresis loops with H in Oe and B or M in gauss or emu.
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Converting legacy magnetic data for modern SI-based analysis and design.
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Designing electromagnets and solenoids by determining magnetizing force.
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Analyzing magnetic circuits and transformer cores using magnetomotive force per length.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify that the magnetic context is appropriate for cgs-to-SI conversion (usually free space or non-magnetic materials).
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Use this tool to compare and translate older experimental data with current standards.
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Account for possible nonlinearity or field non-uniformity when applying At/m in complex materials.
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Cross-check converted values with your specific engineering requirements for accurate application.
Limitations
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Oersted unit is mainly valid in free space or materials without magnetic complexity; conversion may be less accurate otherwise.
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Ampere turn per meter assumes linearity and uniform magnetic fields, which might not be true in practical magnetic circuits.
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This tool does not factor in magnetic permeability variations or detailed experimental conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the oersted unit used for?
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Oersted measures magnetic field strength, especially the magnetizing force applied to materials, commonly seen in older magnetic literature and equipment.
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How is ampere turn per meter defined?
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Ampere turn per meter quantifies magnetizing force as the number of coil turns times current per length, numerically matching amperes per meter in the SI system.
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Why convert oersted to ampere turn per meter?
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Converting to ampere turn per meter allows use of magnetic field strength values in SI-based engineering applications like electromagnet design and magnetic circuit analysis.
Key Terminology
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Oersted (Oe)
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A cgs-emu unit of magnetic field strength representing the magnetizing force, primarily used in older magnetic data.
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Ampere turn per meter (At/m)
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An SI-related unit of magnetizing force defined as coil turns multiplied by current divided by magnetic path length, numerically equivalent to A/m.
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Magnetizing Force (H)
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The magnetic field strength that causes magnetic materials to become magnetized, measured in Oe or At/m.