Oersted to Ampere per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Oersted and Ampere per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Oersted

To Ampere per Centimeter

A/cm

How to Convert Oersted to Ampere per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Oe = 0.796 A/cm

1 A/cm = 1.257 Oe

Example

Convert 15 Oe to A/cm:

15 Oe = 15 × 0.796 A/cm = 11.937 A/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 However, it has been largely superseded by the ampere per meter in most modern electrical engineering and physics applications.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

Ampere per Centimeter

A/cm

Definition

The Ampere per Centimeter (A/cm) is a unit of linear current density equal to 100 amperes per meter. It is commonly used to express current density in smaller-scale applications where centimeter measurements are more practical than meters.

History/Origin

The ampere per centimeter emerged as a practical unit for expressing current density in laboratory and industrial settings where centimeter-scale measurements are more convenient. It provides a more manageable scale for many electrical engineering applications.

Current Use

Ampere per centimeter is frequently used in electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and laboratory measurements. It is particularly useful for describing current density in thin films, microelectronics, and other applications where centimeter-scale measurements are more appropriate than meters.

Multiplier

100

Offset