Abampere per Centimeter to Oersted Conversion
Convert between Abampere per Centimeter and Oersted quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Abampere per Centimeter to Oersted
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 abA/cm to Oe:
Unit Information
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Abampere per Centimeter
abA/cm
Definition
The Abampere per Centimeter (abA/cm) is a CGS electromagnetic unit of linear current density equal to 1000 amperes per meter. It represents a higher current density scale within the CGS system, used for expressing substantial current distributions.
History/Origin
The abampere per centimeter developed within the CGS electromagnetic system as a practical unit for expressing higher current densities. It was particularly useful in early electromagnetic experiments and theoretical developments where centimeter-scale measurements were common.
Current Use
Similar to other CGS electromagnetic units, the abampere per centimeter is rarely used in contemporary engineering or physics outside of historical or highly specialized theoretical contexts. Modern practice almost exclusively favors the ampere per meter and other SI units.
Multiplier
1000
Offset
0
Oersted
Oe
Definition
The Oersted (Oe) is a CGS unit of magnetic field strength that is equivalent to approximately 79.58 amperes per meter in terms of linear current density. It was originally defined as the magnetic field strength produced by one abampere per centimeter of current.
History/Origin
Named after Hans Christian Ørsted, a Danish physicist who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism, the oersted was a fundamental unit in the CGS electromagnetic system. It was widely used in magnetic field measurements before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
The oersted is still used in some specialized applications, particularly in magnetic materials research and in contexts where CGS units are preferred. However, it has been largely superseded by the ampere per meter in most modern electrical engineering and physics applications.
Multiplier
79.577
Offset
0
Abampere per Centimeter to Oersted Conversion Table
| Abampere per Centimeter [abA/cm] | Oersted [Oe] |
|---|---|
| 1 abA/cm | 12.566371 Oe |
| 10 abA/cm | 125.663706 Oe |
| 25 abA/cm | 314.159266 Oe |
| 50 abA/cm | 628.318531 Oe |
| 100 abA/cm | 1256.637062 Oe |
| 0 abA/cm | 0E+0 Oe |
| -10 abA/cm | -125.663706 Oe |
| -40 abA/cm | -502.654825 Oe |
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