Online Magnetic Flux Density Units Converter
How to Convert from Line/square inch to Maxwell/square meter?

How to Convert from Line/square inch to Maxwell/square meter?

Learn how to convert magnetic flux density from the legacy unit line/square inch to the SI-compatible unit maxwell/square meter with practical examples and benefits.

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Line/square inch to Maxwell/square meter Conversion Table

Line/square inch Maxwell/square meter

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Line/square inch to Maxwell/square meter Conversion Table
Line/square inch Maxwell/square meter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate magnetic flux density values from line/square inch — a legacy CGS-derived unit — into maxwell/square meter, a recognized SI-compatible unit. It's particularly useful for interpreting older technical and scientific data in modern terms.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the value in line/square inch you wish to convert
  • Select 'line/square inch' as the input unit
  • Choose 'maxwell/square meter' as the output unit
  • Click convert to see the equivalent magnetic flux density in maxwell/square meter

Key Features

  • Converts legacy magnetic flux density units to SI-compatible values
  • Supports historical and modern measurement data comparison
  • Provides clear unit definitions and practical conversion examples
  • Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input fields

Examples

  • Converting 10 line/square inch results in 0.000155 maxwell/square meter
  • 100 line/square inch converts to 0.00155 maxwell/square meter

Common Use Cases

  • Translating older magnetic flux density data into modern SI units for clarity
  • Analyzing legacy measurements from magnetic cores and transformers
  • Interpreting historical geomagnetic or magnetogram recordings
  • Converting specifications for magnetic recording heads and tape performance

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always confirm the historical context when working with line/square inch units
  • Use the converter to reconcile legacy data with modern scientific standards
  • Be mindful of the unit's obsolete status and possible discrepancies in precision
  • Cross-check results when dealing with very small magnetic flux densities

Limitations

  • Line/square inch is an obsolete unit, which may impact accuracy
  • Differences in measurement precision can affect direct comparisons
  • Small value magnitudes may require attention to rounding during conversion
  • Historical data may not always match current measurement standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is line/square inch used for?
It is a legacy CGS-derived unit of magnetic flux density formerly used in magnetics and electrical engineering, especially for describing magnetic cores, transformers, and permanent magnets.

Why convert line/square inch to maxwell/square meter?
Converting helps translate older, legacy data into SI-compatible units, making it easier to analyze, compare, and report magnetic flux densities using modern scientific standards.

Is maxwell/square meter an SI unit?
Maxwell per square meter measures magnetic flux density compatible with SI terms, with its value related through the maxwell (a CGS unit) to the weber in SI.

Key Terminology

Line/square inch
A legacy magnetic flux density unit equal to one magnetic line of flux (one maxwell) per square inch of area.
Maxwell/square meter
A unit of magnetic flux density equal to one maxwell of magnetic flux per square meter of area, compatible with SI definitions.
Magnetic flux density
A measure of the magnetic flux passing through a unit area, also known as magnetic induction (B).

Quick Knowledge Check

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