Tesla to Gauss Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the tesla to gauss converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Magnetic Field (Gauss)

gauss = tesla * 10000

Millitesla

millitesla = tesla * 1000

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
teslaMagnetic Field (Tesla)(T)0.5

How It Works

How to Convert Tesla to Gauss

Formula

Gauss = Tesla x 10,000

The Tesla (T) and Gauss (G) both measure magnetic flux density. The Tesla is the SI unit while the Gauss belongs to the CGS system. One Tesla is exactly 10,000 Gauss. The relationship arises because 1 T = 1 Wb/m² and 1 G = 1 Mx/cm², with the area ratio of 10,000 cm² per m² producing the conversion factor.

Common Magnetic Field Strengths

| Source | Approximate Strength | |---|---| | Earth surface | 25-65 µT (0.25-0.65 G) | | Refrigerator magnet | 5 mT (50 G) | | MRI machine | 1.5-3 T (15,000-30,000 G) |

Worked Example

Convert 0.5 Tesla to Gauss.

tesla = 0.5
  1. 01Apply the conversion factor: 1 T = 10,000 G
  2. 02Gauss = 0.5 * 10,000 = 5,000 G
  3. 03Also: 0.5 T = 500 mT

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