What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms magnetic flux density measurements from line per square inch, an obsolete CGS-derived unit, into the modern SI unit tesla (T), facilitating updated analysis and comparison.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in line/square inch into the input field.
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Select line/square inch as the original unit.
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Choose tesla [T] as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to see the result in tesla.
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Use the converted value for updated documentation or analysis.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux density from line/square inch to tesla [T].
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Supports handling of legacy and historical magnetic data.
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Offers a straightforward, browser-based interface.
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Uses a defined conversion rate based on magnetic flux units.
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Helps unify measurements for modern scientific and engineering use.
Examples
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10 line/square inch equals 0.000155 tesla [T].
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1000 line/square inch converts to 0.0155 tesla [T].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting magnetic flux density from older technical and scientific literature.
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Updating legacy magnetics data for contemporary engineering applications.
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Analyzing historical geomagnetic records and magnetogram data.
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Converting specifications for magnetic recording heads and tape performance.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the original data context matches the unit definition before conversion.
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Use the tool to maintain consistency when comparing legacy and modern data.
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Cross-check converted values when working with very small or large flux densities.
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Refer to SI units like tesla [T] for current magnetic field strength specifications.
Limitations
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The line/square inch is an outdated and non-SI unit with inherent precision limitations.
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Conversion accuracy may be affected by rounding, especially at extreme values.
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Not suitable for real-time measurements; primarily for legacy data interpretation.
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Users must confirm the correctness of original unit usage in historical data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one line per square inch represent?
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It is a legacy CGS-derived unit of magnetic flux density equal to one maxwell per square inch, formerly used in magnetics and electrical engineering.
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Why convert line/square inch to tesla?
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Converting to tesla standardizes magnetic flux density measurements for modern use and enables comparison with current scientific and industrial data.
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Is line/square inch still commonly used?
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No, it is considered obsolete and replaced by SI units like tesla in contemporary applications.
Key Terminology
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Line/square inch
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A non-SI magnetic flux density unit equal to one maxwell per square inch, formerly used in magnetics and electrical engineering.
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Tesla [T]
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The SI derived unit of magnetic flux density, defined as one weber per square metre, quantifying magnetic field strength.
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Maxwell
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A unit of magnetic flux used in the CGS system, equal to one line of magnetic flux.