What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms magnetic flux values from lines, an outdated cgs-emu unit, into volt seconds [V*s], the modern SI unit equivalent. It helps translate legacy magnetic flux data into standard units used in electrical engineering and magnetic circuit analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the magnetic flux value in lines.
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Select the 'line' as the input unit and 'volt second [V*s]' as the output unit.
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Click on the convert button to see the equivalent magnetic flux in volt seconds.
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Use the result for further engineering calculations or data comparison.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux from lines to volt seconds [V*s] accurately as per the established conversion rate.
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Supports legacy magnetic flux data integration with modern SI-based measurements.
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output functionality.
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Provides conversion relevant to transformer design, magnetic circuit calculations, and research applications.
Examples
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10 lines = 10 × 1e-8 V·s = 1e-7 V·s
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5 lines = 5 × 1e-8 V·s = 5e-8 V·s
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical magnetism literature that references lines of force.
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Handling legacy magnetic-circuit calculations and instruments calibrated in cgs units.
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Converting older magnetic flux data to SI units for consistent engineering analysis.
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Specifying core flux limits in transformers and inductors to avoid saturation.
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Calculating flux change from voltage measurements in laboratories and oscilloscope data.
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Designing and analyzing magnetic circuits for motors, generators, and magnetic cores.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify legacy data sources since lines are an obsolete unit with possible precision issues.
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Handle the small conversion factor carefully to minimize numerical errors in calculations.
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Use the conversion when comparing historical magnetic flux data with modern measurements.
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Consider the application context in electrical engineering when converting flux values.
Limitations
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The line is an outdated unit that may possess precision limits due to historical measurement techniques.
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Conversion involves a very small factor (1e-8 V·s per line), which requires careful numerical handling.
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Modern instruments rarely measure magnetic flux in lines, limiting direct use of this unit today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a line in magnetic flux units?
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A line is an obsolete cgs-emu unit of magnetic flux equal to one maxwell and corresponds to 10⁻⁸ weber in SI units.
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Why convert lines to volt seconds?
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Converting lines to volt seconds updates legacy magnetic flux measurements to standard SI units for better compatibility with modern engineering and research.
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Where is the volt second unit commonly used?
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Volt second [V*s] is used to express magnetic flux in electrical engineering, particularly for transformer core limits, magnetic circuit design, and laboratory measurements.
Key Terminology
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Line
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An obsolete cgs-emu unit of magnetic flux equal to one maxwell, representing the total magnetic flux through a surface.
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Volt second [V*s]
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The SI unit of magnetic flux equal to one weber; it quantifies magnetic flux and relates to the electromotive force induced over time.
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Magnetic Flux
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A measure of the magnetic field passing through a given surface area, expressed in units like lines, maxwells, or webers.