What Is This Tool?
This tool converts magnetic flux values from gauss square centimeters, a CGS unit, to volt seconds, the SI unit for magnetic flux. It helps translate legacy or CGS-based measurements into standard SI units for better compatibility in electromagnetics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the magnetic flux value in gauss square centimeters
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Select the input unit as gauss square centimeter
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Choose volt second [V*s] as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent magnetic flux in volt seconds
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Use the converted value for further electromagnetic design or measurement
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux units from gauss square centimeter (gauss·cm²) to volt second [V*s]
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Uses established conversion rate: 1 gauss·cm² = 1×10⁻⁸ volt second
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Supports electromagnetic calculations involving legacy CGS and SI units
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Ideal for magnetic core and transformer flux analysis
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Browser-based easy-to-use interface
Examples
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5 gauss square centimeters equals 5 × 10⁻⁸ volt second [V*s] (0.00000005 V·s)
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100 gauss square centimeters equals 100 × 10⁻⁸ volt second [V*s] (0.000001 V·s)
Common Use Cases
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Converting small magnetic flux measurements in electromagnetic coil or core calculations using CGS units
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Translating laboratory or calibration values from gauss·cm² to SI for comparison and reporting
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Designing magnetic circuits in transformers, inductors, motors, and generators using SI units
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Analyzing historical and legacy magnetic flux data recorded in CGS units
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Establishing core flux limits to avoid saturation in electrical components
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you input magnetic flux values accurately to maintain conversion precision
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Use this conversion mainly for compatibility when working between legacy CGS and modern SI systems
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Be mindful of very small decimal results when converting due to the unit scale difference
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Recognize that this conversion assumes uniform magnetic flux distribution
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Validate your converted values in the context of magnetic circuit design or measurement
Limitations
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The gauss square centimeter produces very small decimal values when converted to volt seconds, requiring careful precision handling
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Conversion formula assumes uniform magnetic flux and does not consider nonlinear or dynamic magnetic effects
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Gauss·cm² is largely deprecated; mainly used for compatibility with legacy data rather than modern calculations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gauss square centimeter measure?
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Gauss square centimeter is a CGS unit measuring magnetic flux, equivalent to one maxwell, representing magnetic field passing through a surface.
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How is volt second [V*s] related to magnetic flux?
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Volt second (V·s) is the SI unit of magnetic flux equal to one weber, quantifying the total magnetic field through an area and relating to induced electromotive force.
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Why convert gauss square centimeters to volt seconds?
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Conversion enables compatibility between legacy CGS units and modern SI units for accurate electromagnetic design, measurement, and reporting.
Key Terminology
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Gauss square centimeter (gauss·cm²)
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A CGS (Gaussian) unit of magnetic flux equal to one maxwell, measuring flux passing through a surface; 1 gauss·cm² equals 10⁻⁸ weber.
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Volt second (V·s)
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The SI unit of magnetic flux equivalent to one weber; represents the magnetic flux inducing one volt if it decreases uniformly in one second through a single-turn loop.
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Maxwell
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A CGS unit of magnetic flux equal to one gauss square centimeter.
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Weber (Wb)
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The SI unit of magnetic flux equivalent to one volt second.