Online Magnetic Flux Density Units Converter
How to Convert from Line/square Centimeter to Maxwell/square Centimeter

How to Convert from Line/square Centimeter to Maxwell/square Centimeter

Learn how to convert magnetic flux density values from line per square centimeter to maxwell per square centimeter, two CGS units used in historical and specialized magnetic measurements.

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Line/square centimeter to Maxwell/square centimeter Conversion Table

Line/square centimeter Maxwell/square centimeter

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Line/square centimeter to Maxwell/square centimeter Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This conversion tool helps you transform magnetic flux density units from line per square centimeter to maxwell per square centimeter, both CGS units representing magnetic field strength over an area.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the numeric value expressed in line per square centimeter.
  • Select 'line/square centimeter' as the from unit.
  • Select 'maxwell/square centimeter' as the to unit.
  • Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value.

Key Features

  • Converts magnetic flux density units within the CGS system.
  • Supports historical and laboratory measurement contexts.
  • Browser-based, easy to use with direct input and output.
  • Provides accurate unit equivalence between line/cm² and Mx/cm².

Examples

  • 5 line/square centimeters = 5 maxwell/square centimeters
  • 0.1 line/square centimeters = 0.1 maxwell/square centimeters

Common Use Cases

  • Converting historical magnetic field measurements in geophysics and geomagnetic surveys.
  • Comparing magnetic flux density data in laboratory experiments employing CGS units.
  • Standardizing older magnetic material characterizations involving CGS emu units.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Verify the unit system used in your data to ensure appropriate conversion.
  • Use this tool primarily for CGS-based measurements and historical datasets.
  • Be mindful when relating these units to SI units, especially tesla.
  • Crosscheck converted values when integrating with SI measurements.

Limitations

  • Units belong to the CGS system and require additional conversion for SI unit compatibility.
  • Direct integration with modern SI-based measurements needs careful unit factor application.
  • Use is generally restricted to specific fields or historical data contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are line/square centimeter and maxwell/square centimeter equivalent?
Yes, one line per square centimeter equals one maxwell per square centimeter; both represent the same magnetic flux density value in the CGS system.

Can I convert these units directly to tesla?
Not directly; 1 maxwell per square centimeter corresponds to 10⁻⁴ tesla in SI units, so conversion requires applying this factor.

Why do these units still matter?
They are useful for interpreting older scientific literature, laboratory data, and certain niche applications relying on CGS units.

Key Terminology

line/square centimeter
A historical CGS unit representing one magnetic line of force per square centimeter, equal numerically to one gauss.
maxwell/square centimeter
A CGS unit of magnetic flux density indicating one maxwell over one square centimeter, equivalent numerically to one gauss.
magnetic flux density
A measure of magnetic field strength over a given area, commonly expressed in units such as gauss or tesla.

Quick Knowledge Check

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