Oersted to Kiloampere per Meter Conversion

Convert between Oersted and Kiloampere per Meter quickly and accurately.

Oe
kA/m

How to Convert Oersted to Kiloampere per Meter

Conversion Formula

1 Oe = 0.08 kA/m
1 kA/m = 12.566 Oe

Example

Convert 15 Oe to kA/m:

15 Oe = 15 × 0.08 kA/m = 1.194 kA/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

Kiloampere per Meter

kA/m

Definition

A unit of magnetic field strength equal to 10^3 amperes per meter, used for high-intensity magnetic fields.

History/Origin

Part of the SI prefix system, with "kilo" meaning 10^3, used for large magnetic field strength measurements.

Current Use

Used in high-power electromagnets, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and industrial magnetic applications.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Oersted to Kiloampere per Meter Conversion Table

Oersted [Oe] Kiloampere per Meter [kA/m]
1 Oe 0.079577 kA/m
10 Oe 0.795775 kA/m
25 Oe 1.989437 kA/m
50 Oe 3.978874 kA/m
100 Oe 7.957747 kA/m
0 Oe 0E+0 kA/m
-10 Oe -0.795775 kA/m
-40 Oe -3.183099 kA/m