Convert Maxwell to Oersted

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Unit Information

Gauss (G)

Definition: A unit of magnetic flux density equal to 0.0001 tesla.

History: Named after mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss.

Current Use: Used for measuring magnetic fields.

Tesla (T)

Definition: The SI unit of magnetic flux density.

History: Named after inventor Nikola Tesla.

Current Use: Used in physics and MRI technology.

Maxwell (Mx)

Definition: A unit of magnetic flux in the CGS system, equal to 10⁻⁸ weber.

History: Named after James Clerk Maxwell.

Current Use: Seen in older scientific literature and CGS-based contexts.

Weber (Wb)

Definition: The SI unit of magnetic flux.

History: Named after physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber.

Current Use: Used in electromagnetic theory and applications.

Oersted (Oe)

Definition: A unit of magnetic field strength in the CGS system.

History: Named after Hans Christian Ørsted.

Current Use: Used in magnetics and older scientific literature.

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Did you know?

  • The tesla is the SI unit for magnetic flux density, named after Nikola Tesla.
  • The Earth's magnetic field is about 25 to 65 microteslas (0.25 to 0.65 gauss).
  • The strongest permanent magnet can produce about 1.4 tesla.

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Convert Maxwell to Oersted

How this conversion works

Converting Maxwell (Mx) to Oersted (Oe) is straightforward with Unitly. We apply lossless base-unit math under the hood so you get consistent answers whether you are auditing data pipelines, planning infrastructure, or double-checking homework.

Quick reference: 1 Mx equals 0.000000000126 Oe. Conversely, 1 Oe equals 7,957,747,154.594768 Mx. Combine these ratios with the in-page calculator to convert any value instantly.

About Maxwell

Definition: A unit of magnetic flux in the CGS system, equal to 10⁻⁸ weber.

History: Named after James Clerk Maxwell.

Current use: Seen in older scientific literature and CGS-based contexts.

About Oersted

Definition: A unit of magnetic field strength in the CGS system.

History: Named after Hans Christian Ørsted.

Current use: Used in magnetics and older scientific literature.

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Questions people ask

What is a tesla in magnetic units?
A tesla (T) is the SI unit of magnetic flux density, equal to one weber per square meter.
How do I convert gauss to tesla?
1 tesla equals 10,000 gauss. Divide gauss by 10,000 to get tesla.
What is a weber?
A weber (Wb) is the SI unit of magnetic flux.

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