What Is This Tool?
This tool helps convert magnetic flux density values measured in maxwell per square meter, an older CGS unit, into tesla, the modern SI derived unit. The conversion facilitates accurate interpretation and comparison of magnetic flux measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the magnetic flux density value in maxwell per square meter
-
Select maxwell/square meter as the input unit
-
Choose tesla [T] as the output unit
-
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in tesla
-
Review the result based on the provided formula and examples
Key Features
-
Converts magnetic flux density from maxwell/square meter to tesla
-
Supports conversion between CGS and SI magnetic units
-
Useful for interpreting historical and laboratory flux density data
-
Provides quick, browser-based unit translations
-
Includes examples illustrating typical conversions
Examples
-
5 maxwell/square meter converts to 5 × 10^-8 Tesla = 0.00000005 Tesla
-
100 maxwell/square meter converts to 100 × 10^-8 Tesla = 0.000001 Tesla
Common Use Cases
-
Converting magnetic flux density from older CGS-based references to SI units
-
Reporting or comparing low magnetic flux densities in laboratory magnetics
-
Interpreting historical magnetization and thin-film flux measurements
-
Characterizing magnetic fields in MRI scanners and industrial electromagnets
-
Analyzing Earth's magnetic field in geophysical research
Tips & Best Practices
-
Always double-check the unit exponent when dealing with maxwell values
-
Use the tool to ensure uniformity when mixing CGS and SI magnetic units
-
Verify numerical results especially with very small flux densities
-
Consult original data source units before conversion
-
Utilize the conversion formula carefully to avoid mistakes
Limitations
-
Maxwell per square meter is rarely used in modern measurements
-
The small magnitude relative to tesla can lead to numerical errors
-
Care is needed with exponents due to 1 maxwell being 10^-8 weber
-
Conversion accuracy depends on proper understanding of unit scales
-
The tool does not cover other magnetic flux density units beyond maxwell/m2 and tesla
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does the unit maxwell per square meter represent?
-
Maxwell per square meter is a measure of magnetic flux density, indicating how much magnetic flux is passing through one square meter of area.
-
How is tesla defined in terms of other units?
-
Tesla is the SI derived unit for magnetic flux density, defined as one weber per square meter, and it quantifies magnetic flux density and magnetic force on conductors.
-
Why convert maxwell per square meter to tesla?
-
Conversion allows users to translate older CGS-based magnetic data into the modern SI system, ensuring consistency and comparability across scientific and industrial applications.
Key Terminology
-
Maxwell per square meter
-
A unit of magnetic flux density equal to one maxwell of magnetic flux distributed over one square meter.
-
Tesla (T)
-
The SI derived unit of magnetic flux density, equal to one weber per square meter.
-
Magnetic flux density
-
A measure of magnetic field strength representing the amount of magnetic flux through a unit area.