Convert Tesla to Maxwell

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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.

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.

Convert Tesla to Maxwell

How this conversion works

Converting Tesla (T) to Maxwell (Mx) 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 T equals 100,000,000 Mx. Conversely, 1 Mx equals 0.00000001 T. Combine these ratios with the in-page calculator to convert any value instantly.

About Tesla

Definition: The SI unit of magnetic flux density.

History: Named after inventor Nikola Tesla.

Current use: Used in physics and MRI technology.

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.

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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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