Oersted to Ampere per Meter Conversion

Convert between Oersted and Ampere per Meter quickly and accurately.

Oe
A/m

How to Convert Oersted to Ampere per Meter

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 Oe to A/m:

15 Oe = 15 × 79.577 A/m = 1193.662 A/m

Unit Information

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

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

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 to Ampere per Meter Conversion Table

Oersted [Oe] Ampere per Meter [A/m]
1 Oe 79.577472 A/m
10 Oe 795.774715 A/m
25 Oe 1989.436789 A/m
50 Oe 3978.873577 A/m
100 Oe 7957.747155 A/m
0 Oe 0E+0 A/m
-10 Oe -795.774715 A/m
-40 Oe -3183.098862 A/m