What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms magnetic flux measurements expressed in volt seconds (V*s), an SI unit, into maxwells (Mx), which belong to the cgs unit system. It is designed to facilitate unit translation between systems frequently used in electrical engineering, solar physics, and magnetic circuit research.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the magnetic flux value in volt seconds (V*s) into the input field.
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Select volt second as the source unit and maxwell as the target unit if options are present.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent magnetic flux in maxwells (Mx).
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Review the converted value for your calculations or reporting needs.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux from volt second (V*s) to maxwell (Mx) accurately.
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Supports translation between SI and cgs unit systems for magnetic flux.
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Useful for interpreting legacy data and scientific literature using different standards.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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2 V*s converts to 200,000,000 Mx (2 × 100,000,000).
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0.5 V*s converts to 50,000,000 Mx (0.5 × 100,000,000).
Common Use Cases
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Converting flux measurements between SI and cgs units for scientific publications.
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Specifying core flux limits in transformers and inductors design.
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Reporting magnetic flux of small coils or solar active regions in legacy solar physics data.
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Maintaining unit consistency in laboratories performing magnetic flux measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify unit consistency when working in mixed unit systems.
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Use this conversion to compare historical data using maxwell with modern SI data.
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Be aware that maxwell values can be large in number and may require careful formatting for readability.
Limitations
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Maxwell is significantly smaller than volt second leading to large numerical values that can be hard to read.
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Risk of conversion errors if unit consistency is not maintained in mixed-system environments.
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Legacy maxwell units may not offer the precision and convenience of modern SI units in instrumentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert volt second to maxwell?
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Converting volt second to maxwell helps translate magnetic flux values between SI and cgs units, which is essential for comparing historical and modern data and for working with literature or equipment using different unit standards.
Key Terminology
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Volt second [V*s]
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An SI unit of magnetic flux equal to one weber, indicating the magnetic field passing through an area that induces one volt if reduced uniformly over one second.
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Maxwell [Mx]
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A cgs unit of magnetic flux defined as one gauss·cm², equivalent to 10⁻⁸ weber in the SI system.
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Magnetic flux
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A measure of the total magnetic field passing through a given surface area.