What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform magnetic flux density measurements from the maxwell per square centimeter unit, used mainly in CGS systems, into tesla, the standardized SI unit for magnetic flux density.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the magnetic flux density value in maxwell per square centimeter.
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Select the input unit as maxwell/square centimeter and the output unit as tesla [T].
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Start the conversion to get the equivalent value in tesla.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux density between maxwell/square centimeter and tesla units.
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Supports unit translation from older CGS-based measurements to modern SI units.
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Provides clear conversion examples for easy understanding.
Examples
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5 Mx/cm² equals 0.0005 T by multiplying 5 × 0.0001.
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100 Mx/cm² converts to 0.01 T following the conversion rate.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting magnetic fields of permanent magnets or lab electromagnets using CGS-based values.
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Analyzing magnetic properties in older experimental research and historical data.
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Comparing historical gauss measurements with modern tesla-based magnetic flux density.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the unit context since 1 Mx/cm² equals 1 gauss, which differs significantly from tesla.
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Use the conversion mainly for legacy or historical magnetic data.
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Cross-check calculations when dealing with extremely large or small magnetic flux densities.
Limitations
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The maxwell per square centimeter is outdated and replaced by the tesla in current applications.
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Conversion accuracy can be affected by the difference in unit scales for very large or small values.
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Users should ensure proper context as one maxwell/square centimeter corresponds to one gauss, a much smaller unit than tesla.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the relationship between maxwell/square centimeter and tesla?
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One maxwell per square centimeter equals 0.0001 tesla, converting CGS magnetic flux density to SI units.
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Why convert magnetic flux density from maxwell/square centimeter to tesla?
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Converting ensures compatibility between historical CGS data and modern SI measurements used in scientific and industrial contexts.
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In which fields is this conversion useful?
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Fields like materials science, geomagnetism, medical imaging, electrical engineering, and particle physics benefit from this unit conversion.
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 distributed over one square centimeter, numerically equivalent to one gauss.
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Tesla (T)
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The SI derived unit of magnetic flux density representing one weber per square meter, used to quantify magnetic field strength.
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Magnetic flux density
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A measure of magnetic field strength per unit area, indicating the density of magnetic flux in a given space.