What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to translate magnetic flux density measurements expressed in maxwell per square centimeter (Mx/cm²) into line per square centimeter (line/cm²), two historically used CGS units that are numerically equivalent.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value of magnetic flux density in maxwell per square centimeter.
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Select maxwell/square centimeter as the input unit and line/square centimeter as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent value displayed immediately.
Key Features
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Converts between two equivalent CGS magnetic flux density units.
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Supports translation of legacy data and literature values.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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5 Mx/cm² converts to 5 line/cm²
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0.1 Mx/cm² converts to 0.1 line/cm²
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting magnetic field strength data from older CGS-based research papers.
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Analyzing historical geomagnetic survey information expressed in traditional units.
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Converting magnetic measurements from legacy laboratory reports or magnetic recording specifications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the unit notation in historical data to ensure correct conversion.
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Use this converter to maintain consistency when comparing legacy datasets.
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Understand that these units are equivalent but may not align with modern SI unit standards.
Limitations
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Units are both CGS-based and may be outdated compared to SI units like tesla.
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Accuracy depends on correctly interpreting legacy magnetic data where units were sometimes used interchangeably.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are maxwell/square centimeter and line/square centimeter different units?
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No, they are historically distinct names but represent the same magnetic flux density quantity and are numerically equal.
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Why use this conversion if the units are equivalent?
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Converting helps translate between terminology used in different historical or regional contexts and ensures clarity when working with older data.
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Is this unit converter suitable for modern magnetic flux density measurements?
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This tool is intended for CGS-based units commonly found in legacy or historical data, not typically used for modern SI tesla measurements.
Key Terminology
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Maxwell per square centimeter (Mx/cm²)
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A CGS unit of magnetic flux density equal to one maxwell of flux passing through one square centimeter, numerically equal to one gauss.
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Line per square centimeter (line/cm²)
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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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Gauss (G)
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A CGS unit of magnetic flux density equivalent to both maxwell/square centimeter and line/square centimeter.