What Is This Tool?
This tool converts magnetic flux density measurements from line per square inch, a legacy CGS unit, to line per square centimeter, another historical CGS unit. It helps interpret older technical data and specifications in magnetics and related fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in line per square inch.
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Select the output unit as line per square centimeter.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in line per square centimeter.
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Review the result to interpret your historical magnetic flux density data.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux density from line/square inch to line/square centimeter.
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Supports legacy units commonly found in older magnetics and electrical engineering literature.
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Easy-to-use, browser-based unit converter for historical data interpretation.
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Provides clear conversion rates and example calculations.
Examples
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10 line/square inch = 1.5500031 line/square centimeter
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5 line/square inch = 0.77500155 line/square centimeter
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting magnetic flux density in historical magnetic core and transformer specifications.
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Analyzing legacy geomagnetic or magnetogram datasets recorded before the adoption of SI units.
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Converting old magnetic recording head performance metrics to compatible CGS units.
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Reporting magnetic field strengths in older scientific notes and research related to electromagnets.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter primarily for legacy data interpretation, not modern measurements.
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Verify the context of historical magnetic flux density values before converting.
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Understand that conversion results are approximate due to the obsolete nature of these units.
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Cross-check converted values with recognized CGS or SI standards where possible.
Limitations
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Both line/square inch and line/square centimeter are obsolete units replaced largely by tesla.
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Conversion factors are approximate and may vary slightly with historical measurement differences.
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The tool is intended for interpreting historical or legacy data, not for current practical measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a line per square inch in magnetic flux density?
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It is an obsolete unit equal to one magnetic line of flux per square inch, formerly used in magnetics and electrical engineering.
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Why convert line/square inch to line/square centimeter?
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Converting enables interpretation of legacy magnetic flux density data in units consistent with CGS-based values such as gauss.
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Are these units still used in modern applications?
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No, both units are largely replaced by the SI unit tesla and mainly relevant for analyzing historical datasets.
Key Terminology
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Line/square inch
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A historical CGS unit representing one magnetic line of flux per square inch of area, used in older electrical engineering and magnetics.
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Line/square centimeter
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A historical CGS unit equal to one magnetic line of force per square centimeter, numerically equivalent to one gauss.
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Maxwell
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The unit of magnetic flux in the CGS system, where one line of magnetic flux equals one maxwell.