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1 pairsAmpere per Meter ↔ Oersted
A/m ↔ Oe
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Magnetic field strength expresses the magnetizing force generated by a current relative to length.
Ampere per meter is the SI derived unit, while oersted remains common in the magnetic materials industry.
- Physical quantity
- Magnetic field strength
- SI unit
- Ampere per meter
- Typical use
- Electromagnetic field and coil design
What is magnetic field strength?
Magnetic field strength measures the magnetizing force in a region, derived from current and length.
It is used in coil, electromagnet and magnetic material engineering.
Units
| Unit | Symbol | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ampere per Meter | A/m | View unit guide |
| Oersted | Oe | View unit guide |
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