Gilbert per Centimeter to Abampere per Centimeter Conversion

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

Gi/cm
abA/cm

How to Convert Gilbert per Centimeter to Abampere per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Gi/cm = 0.08 abA/cm
1 abA/cm = 12.566 Gi/cm

Example

Convert 15 Gi/cm to abA/cm:

15 Gi/cm = 15 × 0.08 abA/cm = 1.194 abA/cm

Unit Information

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

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 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

Gilbert per Centimeter to Abampere per Centimeter Conversion Table

Gilbert per Centimeter [Gi/cm] Abampere per Centimeter [abA/cm]
1 Gi/cm 0.079577 abA/cm
10 Gi/cm 0.795775 abA/cm
25 Gi/cm 1.989437 abA/cm
50 Gi/cm 3.978874 abA/cm
100 Gi/cm 7.957747 abA/cm
0 Gi/cm 0E+0 abA/cm
-10 Gi/cm -0.795775 abA/cm
-40 Gi/cm -3.183099 abA/cm