Gilbert per Centimeter to Oersted Conversion
Convert between Gilbert per Centimeter and Oersted quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Gilbert per Centimeter to Oersted
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Gi/cm to Oe:
Unit Information
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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
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 However, it has been largely superseded by the ampere per meter in most modern electrical engineering and physics applications.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
Gilbert per Centimeter to Oersted Conversion Table
| Gilbert per Centimeter [Gi/cm] | Oersted [Oe] |
|---|---|
| 1 Gi/cm | 1 Oe |
| 10 Gi/cm | 10 Oe |
| 25 Gi/cm | 25 Oe |
| 50 Gi/cm | 50 Oe |
| 100 Gi/cm | 100 Oe |
| 0 Gi/cm | 0E+0 Oe |
| -10 Gi/cm | -10 Oe |
| -40 Gi/cm | -40 Oe |
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