Magnetic Field Strength converter
Field intensity H, in A/m and the oersteds still used for magnet grades.
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6 rows| Unit | Symbol | 1 Oe equals |
|---|---|---|
| Ampere per meter | A/m | 79.57747155 |
| Kiloampere per meter | kA/m | 0.07957747155 |
| Ampere per centimeter | A/cm | 0.7957747155 |
| Ampere per millimeter | A/mm | 0.07957747155 |
| Gilbert per centimeter | Gb/cm | 1 |
| Ampere-turn per meter | At/m | 79.57747155 |
How the oersted to ampere per meter conversion works
Multiply by 79.57747155 to go from oersted to ampere per meter:
A/m = Oe × 79.57747155
Going the other way, multiply by 0.01256637061, which is the same as dividing by 79.57747155.
Questions
How many ampere per meter are in one oersted?
One oersted equals 79.57747155 ampere per meter.
Which units does this magnetic field strength converter cover?
7 units in total, all referenced to the ampere per meter. They include ampere per meter, kiloampere per meter, ampere per centimeter, ampere per millimeter, oersted, gilbert per centimeter and more. Pick any pair from the two dropdown lists.
How precise are the results?
Every conversion is computed in your browser at double precision from the factors listed on this page, which follow the SI definitions and the exact international agreements for imperial and US customary units. Use the Decimals control to round the display without changing the underlying value.
Does anything I type leave my device?
No. The converter is plain JavaScript running locally, with no server round-trip, and the page keeps working offline once loaded.