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Oersted to Ampere per meter Converter
Use this page to convert oersted values into ampere per meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 Oe = 79.5774715459477 A/m
1 A/m = 0.0125663706143592 Oe
Example: 1000 Oe = 79,577.4715459477 A/m
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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.
Ampere per meter
Ampere per meter measures magnetic field strength or magnetizing field.
History: Ampere per meter is the SI unit used for magnetic field strength H.
Current use: Used in magnetics, electromagnets, materials testing, magnetic circuits, and electromagnetic design.
Also written as A/m.
Oersted to Ampere per meter table
| Oersted [Oe] | Ampere per meter [A/m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Oe | 0.795774715459477 A/m |
| 0.1 Oe | 7.95774715459477 A/m |
| 1 Oe | 79.5774715459477 A/m |
| 2 Oe | 159.154943091895 A/m |
| 5 Oe | 397.887357729738 A/m |
| 10 Oe | 795.774715459477 A/m |
| 20 Oe | 1,591.54943091895 A/m |
| 50 Oe | 3,978.87357729738 A/m |
| 100 Oe | 7,957.74715459477 A/m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ampere per meter (A/m) are in one Oersted (Oe)?
One Oersted equals 79.5774715459477 Ampere per meter.
How do you convert Oersted to Ampere per meter?
Multiply the Oersted value by 79.5774715459477 to get the result in Ampere per meter.
How do you convert Ampere per meter back to Oersted?
Multiply the Ampere per meter value by 0.0125663706143592 to get back to Oersted.
What is 1000 Oersted in Ampere per meter?
1000 Oersted equals 79,577.4715459477 Ampere per meter.
