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Kiloampere per meter to Oersted Converter
Use this page to convert kiloampere per meter values into oersted, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kA/m = 12.5663706143592 Oe
1 Oe = 0.0795774715459477 kA/m
Example: 1000 kA/m = 12,566.3706143592 Oe
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Kiloampere per meter
One kiloampere per meter is equal to 1000 amperes per meter.
History: Kiloampere per meter scaling is useful for strong magnetizing fields.
Current use: Used for magnetic materials, high-field electromagnets, and industrial magnetic systems.
Also written as kA/m.
Oersted
One oersted is equal to 1000 / (4 pi) amperes per meter.
History: The oersted is a CGS magnetic field strength unit named after Hans Christian Oersted.
Current use: Used in legacy magnetics references, magnetic materials data, and CGS field conversions.
Also written as Oe.
Kiloampere per meter to Oersted table
| Kiloampere per meter [kA/m] | Oersted [Oe] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kA/m | 0.125663706143592 Oe |
| 0.1 kA/m | 1.25663706143592 Oe |
| 1 kA/m | 12.5663706143592 Oe |
| 2 kA/m | 25.1327412287183 Oe |
| 5 kA/m | 62.8318530717959 Oe |
| 10 kA/m | 125.663706143592 Oe |
| 20 kA/m | 251.327412287183 Oe |
| 50 kA/m | 628.318530717959 Oe |
| 100 kA/m | 1,256.63706143592 Oe |
Frequently asked questions
How many Oersted (Oe) are in one Kiloampere per meter (kA/m)?
One Kiloampere per meter equals 12.5663706143592 Oersted.
How do you convert Kiloampere per meter to Oersted?
Multiply the Kiloampere per meter value by 12.5663706143592 to get the result in Oersted.
How do you convert Oersted back to Kiloampere per meter?
Multiply the Oersted value by 0.0795774715459477 to get back to Kiloampere per meter.
What is 1000 Kiloampere per meter in Oersted?
1000 Kiloampere per meter equals 12,566.3706143592 Oersted.