What Is This Tool?
This tool helps you convert magnetic flux density measurements from line per square centimeter to line per square inch, two historical CGS-derived units commonly used in legacy scientific and engineering contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in line per square centimeter
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Select the unit you want to convert to, which is line per square inch
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Click convert to get the result immediately based on the conversion factor
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Use the output to compare or analyze magnetic flux density data across these legacy units
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux density units between line/cm² and line/in² accurately based on known conversion rates
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Supports analysis of historical magnetics and geomagnetic data using obsolete CGS units
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Browser-based converter with straightforward input and output
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Useful for interpreting legacy literature and equipment specifications involving magnetic flux density
Examples
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2 line per square centimeters converts to 12.9032 line per square inches
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0.5 line per square centimeters equals 3.2258 line per square inches
Common Use Cases
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Comparing magnetic field strength in older CGS-based scientific papers and laboratory notebooks
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Analyzing historical geomagnetic survey records and magnetogram data
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Converting legacy magnetic flux density specifications for magnets and magnetic recording components
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit legacy when working with historical data to avoid confusion with modern SI units
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Use this converter to cross-reference magnetic flux density values in different CGS-derived units
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Understand that these units represent different area measures which impacts interpretation in modern context
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Apply conversions carefully when dealing with legacy specifications in magnetics and electrical engineering
Limitations
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Both units are now obsolete and are no longer standard SI units
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Direct equivalence with modern SI units requires intermediate conversions not provided by this tool
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Users should be aware of the differences in area definitions impacting unit interpretation
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Conversions apply only within legacy CGS-based measurements and may not suit current engineering standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does line per square centimeter represent?
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It is a historical CGS unit of magnetic flux density equal to one magnetic line of force passing through one square centimeter, equivalent to one gauss.
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Is line per square inch an SI unit?
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No, line per square inch is a non-SI, CGS-derived unit that is now considered obsolete but was used in older magnetics and electrical engineering contexts.
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Why convert between line per square centimeter and line per square inch?
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Conversion helps interpret and compare magnetic flux density data from different legacy sources using these CGS-derived units, especially when analyzing historical literature or equipment details.
Key Terminology
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Line/square centimeter
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A historical CGS magnetic flux density unit equal to one magnetic line of force through one square centimeter, equivalent to one gauss.
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Line/square inch
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A legacy CGS-derived unit of magnetic flux density defined as one magnetic line of flux per square inch, now obsolete.
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Magnetic Flux Density
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A measurement of the strength and concentration of a magnetic field over a given area.