The ampere per meter is the SI derived unit of magnetic field strength, the ratio of the current generating a field to length.
It became the standard way to derive magnetic field strength from the base SI units of current and length as electromagnetic theory integrated into SI.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI). SI equivalent: Base SI magnetic field strength unit.
Ampere per Meter facts
- Unit name
- Ampere per Meter
- Symbol
- A/m
- Category
- Magnetic Field
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI)
- SI equivalent
- Base SI magnetic field strength unit
- Common uses
- Electromagnetic field calculations, coil and electromagnet design, magnetic material testing
Definition of the ampere per meter
The ampere per meter is the SI derived unit of magnetic field strength, the ratio of the current generating a field to length.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI)
SI equivalent: Base SI magnetic field strength unit
History of the ampere per meter
It became the standard way to derive magnetic field strength from the base SI units of current and length as electromagnetic theory integrated into SI.
Where is the ampere per meter used?
Electromagnetic field calculations, coil and electromagnet design, magnetic material testing