What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms magnetic flux density measurements from tesla, the SI derived unit, to line per square centimeter, a historical CGS unit. It helps users compare modern magnetic field values with older data expressed in different measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the magnetic flux density value in tesla (T).
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Select tesla as the input unit and line per square centimeter as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in line/cm².
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux density from tesla (T) to line per square centimeter (line/cm²).
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Supports comparison between SI and historical CGS units.
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Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
Examples
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0.5 Tesla converts to 5000 line per square centimeter.
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2 Tesla converts to 20000 line per square centimeter.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying the magnetic field strength of MRI scanners and electromagnets.
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Comparing Earth's magnetic field values from modern and historical datasets.
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Analyzing magnetic recording media and sensor calibration using CGS units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the unit systems before converting to ensure proper context.
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Use this conversion for bridging data between SI and CGS units in research.
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Be cautious interpreting older data as measurement methods might differ.
Limitations
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Line per square centimeter is a historical, non-SI unit not commonly used in modern science.
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Interpretation requires care due to differences in unit definitions and precision in older data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one tesla equal in line per square centimeter?
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One tesla is equal to 10,000 line per square centimeter.
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Why convert from tesla to line per square centimeter?
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To relate modern SI magnetic flux density measurements to historical CGS units for comparison and interpretation.
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Is the line per square centimeter unit still used in science?
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It is a historical unit and less common in contemporary scientific work, mainly found in older literature and data.
Key Terminology
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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.
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Line per square centimeter
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A historical CGS unit of magnetic flux density equal to one magnetic line of force per square centimeter, equivalent to one gauss.
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Magnetic flux density
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A measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area.