Oersted to Gilbert per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Oersted and Gilbert per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Oersted

To Gilbert per Centimeter

Gi/cm

How to Convert Oersted to Gilbert per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Oe = 1 Gi/cm

1 Gi/cm = 1 Oe

Example

Convert 15 Oe to Gi/cm:

15 Oe = 15 × 1 Gi/cm = 15 Gi/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 However, it has been largely superseded by the ampere per meter in most modern electrical engineering and physics applications.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

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