Abampere per Inch to Gilbert per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Abampere per Inch and Gilbert per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

abA/in
Gi/cm

How to Convert Abampere per Inch to Gilbert per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 abA/in = 4.947 Gi/cm
1 Gi/cm = 0.202 abA/in

Example

Convert 15 abA/in to Gi/cm:

15 abA/in = 15 × 4.947 Gi/cm = 74.211 Gi/cm

Unit Information

Learn about the linear current density units you're converting between

Abampere per Inch

abA/in

Definition

The Abampere per Inch (abA/in) is a CGS electromagnetic unit of linear current density equal to approximately 393.7 amperes per meter. It combines CGS electromagnetic units with imperial length measurements, representing a hybrid approach to current density measurement.

History/Origin

The abampere per inch emerged as a practical unit in contexts where CGS electromagnetic units were used but imperial length measurements were preferred. It was particularly relevant in North American scientific and engineering applications during the transition period between unit systems.

Current Use

The abampere per inch is largely historical and rarely used in modern applications. Its relevance is confined to historical scientific literature and academic discussions that explore the various systems of units used in electromagnetism before the widespread adoption of the SI system.

Multiplier

393.701

Offset

0

Gilbert per Centimeter

Gi/cm

Definition

The Gilbert per Centimeter (Gi/cm) is a CGS electromagnetic unit of linear current density equal to approximately 79.58 amperes per meter. It is equivalent to the oersted and represents the magnetic field strength produced by current distribution.

History/Origin

Named after William Gilbert, an English physician and natural philosopher who made early contributions to the study of magnetism, the gilbert per centimeter was a key unit in the CGS electromagnetic system. It provided a practical measure for magnetic field strength in terms of current density.

Current Use

The gilbert per centimeter is largely historical and rarely used in modern applications. Its primary relevance is in historical physics literature and academic discussions that explore the development of electromagnetic theory and the various systems of units used throughout history.

Multiplier

79.577

Offset

0

Abampere per Inch to Gilbert per Centimeter Conversion Table

Abampere per Inch [abA/in] Gilbert per Centimeter [Gi/cm]
1 abA/in 4.94739 Gi/cm
10 abA/in 49.4739 Gi/cm
25 abA/in 123.68475 Gi/cm
50 abA/in 247.3695 Gi/cm
100 abA/in 494.739001 Gi/cm
0 abA/in 0E+0 Gi/cm
-10 abA/in -49.4739 Gi/cm
-40 abA/in -197.8956 Gi/cm