Gauss to Oersted Converter
Convert gauss to oersted instantly.
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How to convert gauss to oersted
Enter your magnetic field strength in gauss and get the equivalent in oersted instantly. Key reference points: Earth's magnetic field is about 25-65 microtesla (0.25-0.65 gauss), a typical MRI machine operates at 1.5-3 tesla, and a refrigerator magnet is about 5 millitesla.
Gauss measures magnetic flux density (B) and oersted measures magnetic field strength (H) in the CGS system. In free space (vacuum) they are numerically equal, making conversion straightforward.
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Common gauss to oersted conversions
| Gauss (G) | Oersted (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.25664 |
| 5 | 6.28322 |
| 10 | 12.5664 |
| 25 | 31.4161 |
| 50 | 62.8322 |
| 100 | 125.664 |
| 500 | 628.322 |
| 1000 | 1256.64 |
Frequently asked questions
1 gauss equals 1.25664 oersted.
Multiply by 1.25664. For example, 5 G = 6.28322 Oe.
In free space (vacuum), 1 gauss of B-field corresponds to exactly 1 oersted of H-field. In magnetic materials they differ.
1 oersted equals 0.79577 gauss.
100 gauss equals 125.664 oersted.