Oersted to Abampere per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Oersted and Abampere per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Oersted

To Abampere per Centimeter

abA/cm

How to Convert Oersted to Abampere per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Oe = 0.08 abA/cm

1 abA/cm = 12.566 Oe

Example

Convert 15 Oe to abA/cm:

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

Unit Information

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

Oersted

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 However, it has been largely superseded by the ampere per meter in most modern electrical engineering and physics applications.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

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