Oersted to Abampere per Meter Conversion

Convert between Oersted and Abampere per Meter quickly and accurately.

From Oersted

To Abampere per Meter

abA/m

How to Convert Oersted to Abampere per Meter

Conversion Formula

1 Oe = 7.958 abA/m

1 abA/m = 0.126 Oe

Example

Convert 15 Oe to abA/m:

15 Oe = 15 × 7.958 abA/m = 119.366 abA/m

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 However, it has been largely superseded by the ampere per meter in most modern electrical engineering and physics applications.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

abA/m

Definition

The Abampere per Meter (abA/m) is the CGS electromagnetic unit of linear current density, equal to 10 amperes per meter. It is part of the CGS electromagnetic system and is primarily encountered in historical physics texts or specialized theoretical contexts.

History/Origin

The abampere per meter originated from the CGS electromagnetic system, where electrical units were defined based on magnetic phenomena. It was widely used in scientific research before the adoption of the SI system and remains relevant in certain theoretical physics contexts.

Current Use

The abampere per meter is largely obsolete in modern practical applications, which predominantly use SI units. Its primary relevance is in academic discussions of classical electromagnetism, historical scientific literature, and in contexts where CGS units are still used for theoretical consistency.

Multiplier

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