What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms magnetic flux values from tesla square meter (T·m²), an SI derived unit, to maxwell (Mx), the cgs unit of magnetic flux. It helps interpret and compare magnetic flux measurements across different unit systems commonly used in physics and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in tesla square meter (T·m²) you want to convert.
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Select the target unit maxwell (Mx) for the conversion.
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Click 'Convert' to get the equivalent magnetic flux in maxwell.
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Review the results and refer to examples or definitions if needed.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux from tesla square meter (T·m²) to maxwell (Mx) accurately based on the established conversion rate.
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Provides definitions and contexts for both units to aid understanding.
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Includes sample conversions to illustrate the process.
Examples
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0.5 T·m² converts to 50,000,000 Mx.
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2 T·m² converts to 200,000,000 Mx.
Common Use Cases
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Calculating magnetic flux through coils or cores in electromagnetic device design.
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Translating SI-based magnetic flux data to cgs units for historical or legacy research.
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Working with solar physics measurements involving magnetic flux in older datasets.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit systems when interpreting magnetic flux values to avoid confusion.
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Use this conversion when comparing modern SI measurements with legacy cgs data.
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Understand the significant difference in numerical values due to units scale.
Limitations
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Values increase significantly when converting to maxwell due to its smaller size compared to tesla square meter.
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Maxwell is primarily used in older or legacy contexts and is less common in modern scientific applications where SI units dominate.
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Users must exercise care to ensure correct interpretation between SI and cgs magnetic flux units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a tesla square meter (T·m²)?
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It is a derived SI unit of magnetic flux equal to the magnetic flux density (tesla) multiplied by area (square meter), equivalent numerically to one weber.
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What does the maxwell (Mx) represent?
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The maxwell is a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to one gauss times one square centimeter, and equals 10⁻⁸ weber in SI units.
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Why convert tesla square meter to maxwell?
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Conversion allows comparison of magnetic flux data between modern SI measurements and older cgs-based literature or legacy instrumentation.
Key Terminology
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Tesla square meter (T·m²)
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A derived SI unit of magnetic flux equal to magnetic flux density (tesla) times the area (square meter), numerically matching the weber.
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Maxwell (Mx)
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The cgs unit of magnetic flux, defined as one gauss multiplied by one square centimeter, equal to 10⁻⁸ weber.
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Magnetic Flux
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A measure of the total magnetic field passing through a given surface area.