Convert Kiloamperes per Metre to Oersteds (kA/m to Oe)
1 kiloampere per metre (kA/m) = 12.56637061 oersteds (Oe). 1 Oe = 0.07957747155 kA/m. Example: 15 kA/m = 15 × 12.56637061 = 188.4955592 Oe.
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1 kA/m = 12.56637061 Oe
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kiloampere per Metre to Oersted
- 1 kA/m = 12.56637061 Oe
- 1 Oe = 0.07957747155 kA/m
- Example: convert 15 kA/m to Oe: 15 kA/m = 15 × 12.56637061 Oe = 188.4955592 Oe
Formula
Oe = kA/m × 12.56637061436
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kA/m = 1000 A/m
- 1 Oe = 1000/(4π) A/m ≈ 79.577 A/m (exact by definition)
- 1 kA/m = 1000 A/m ÷ 79.57747154595 A/m per Oe = 12.56637061436 Oe
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kiloampere per Metre definition: kiloampere per metre; Oersted definition: oersted.
Worked examples
- A reading of 8 kA/m converts to 100.5309649 Oe.
8 kA/m × 12.56637061 = 100.5309649 Oe - A value of 100 kA/m is 1256.637061 Oe.
100 kA/m × 12.56637061 = 1256.637061 Oe
Kiloampere per Metre to Oersted conversion table
| Kiloamperes per Metre (kA/m) | Oersteds (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kA/m | 1.256637061 Oe |
| 1 kA/m | 12.56637061 Oe |
| 2 kA/m | 25.13274123 Oe |
| 8 kA/m | 100.5309649 Oe |
| 10 kA/m | 125.6637061 Oe |
| 80 kA/m | 1005.309649 Oe |
| 100 kA/m | 1256.637061 Oe |
| 800 kA/m | 10053.09649 Oe |
| 1000 kA/m | 12566.37061 Oe |
| 2000 kA/m | 25132.74123 Oe |
Where it's used
Kiloamperes per Metre are used for permanent magnet coercivity (for example 900–2000 kA/m for NdFeB), while oersteds appear in coercivity of magnets in older and US data sheets. Both measure magnetic field strength (H field) and coercivity, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kiloampere per Metre to other magnetic field strength units
| Conversion | 1 kA/m equals |
|---|---|
| kiloampere per metre to oersted | 12.56637061 Oe |
| kiloampere per metre to ampere per metre | 1000 A/m |
| kiloampere per metre to kilooersted | 0.01256637061 kOe |
| kiloampere per metre to ampere per centimetre | 10 A/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many oersteds are in 1 kiloampere per metre?
1 kA/m = 12.56637061 Oe.
How do I convert kiloamperes per metre to oersteds?
Multiply the value in kA/m by 12.56637061. For example, 15 kA/m × 12.56637061 = 188.4955592 Oe.
Is the kA/m to Oe conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures .
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "oersted".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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