Ampere per Meter to Oersted Conversion

Convert between Ampere per Meter and Oersted quickly and accurately.

A/m
Oe

How to Convert Ampere per Meter to Oersted

Conversion Formula

1 A/m = 0.013 Oe
1 Oe = 79.577 A/m

Example

Convert 15 A/m to Oe:

15 A/m = 15 × 0.013 Oe = 0.188 Oe

Unit Information

Learn about the magnetic field strength units you're converting between

Ampere per Meter

A/m

Definition

The SI base unit of magnetic field strength, representing the intensity of magnetic field in amperes per meter.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental relationship between electric current and magnetic field strength in electromagnetic theory.

Current Use

Widely used in electrical engineering, magnetic materials analysis, and electromagnetic field calculations.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Oersted

Oe

Definition

A unit of magnetic field strength in the CGS electromagnetic system, approximately 79.58 amperes per meter.

History/Origin

Named after Hans Christian Ørsted (1777-1851), the Danish physicist who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

Current Use

Used in theoretical physics, electromagnetic theory, and CGS system calculations.

Multiplier

79.577

Offset

0

Ampere per Meter to Oersted Conversion Table

Ampere per Meter [A/m] Oersted [Oe]
1 A/m 0.012566 Oe
10 A/m 0.125664 Oe
25 A/m 0.314159 Oe
50 A/m 0.628319 Oe
100 A/m 1.256637 Oe
0 A/m 0E+0 Oe
-10 A/m -0.125664 Oe
-40 A/m -0.502655 Oe