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Oersted to Kiloampere per meter Converter
Use this page to convert oersted values into kiloampere per meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 Oe = 0.0795774715459477 kA/m
1 kA/m = 12.5663706143592 Oe
Example: 1000 Oe = 79.5774715459477 kA/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.
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 to Kiloampere per meter table
| Oersted [Oe] | Kiloampere per meter [kA/m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Oe | 0.000795774715459477 kA/m |
| 0.1 Oe | 0.00795774715459477 kA/m |
| 1 Oe | 0.0795774715459477 kA/m |
| 2 Oe | 0.159154943091895 kA/m |
| 5 Oe | 0.397887357729738 kA/m |
| 10 Oe | 0.795774715459477 kA/m |
| 20 Oe | 1.59154943091895 kA/m |
| 50 Oe | 3.97887357729738 kA/m |
| 100 Oe | 7.95774715459477 kA/m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kiloampere per meter (kA/m) are in one Oersted (Oe)?
One Oersted equals 0.0795774715459477 Kiloampere per meter.
How do you convert Oersted to Kiloampere per meter?
Multiply the Oersted value by 0.0795774715459477 to get the result in Kiloampere per meter.
How do you convert Kiloampere per meter back to Oersted?
Multiply the Kiloampere per meter value by 12.5663706143592 to get back to Oersted.
What is 1000 Oersted in Kiloampere per meter?
1000 Oersted equals 79.5774715459477 Kiloampere per meter.
