Convert Kilooersteds to Oersteds (kOe to Oe)
1 kilooersted (kOe) = 1000 oersteds (Oe). 1 Oe = 0.001 kOe. Example: 15 kOe = 15 × 1000 = 15000 Oe.
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1 kOe = 1000 Oe
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilooersted to Oersted
- 1 kOe = 1000 Oe
- 1 Oe = 0.001 kOe
- Example: convert 15 kOe to Oe: 15 kOe = 15 × 1000 Oe = 15000 Oe
Formula
Oe = kOe × 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kOe = 1000 Oe = 10⁶/(4π) A/m ≈ 79.577 kA/m
- 1 Oe = 1000/(4π) A/m ≈ 79.577 A/m (exact by definition)
- 1 kOe = 79577.47154595 A/m ÷ 79.57747154595 A/m per Oe = 1000 Oe
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilooersted definition: kilooersted; Oersted definition: oersted.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 kOe converts to 5000 Oe.
5 kOe × 1000 = 5000 Oe - A value of 12 kOe is 12000 Oe.
12 kOe × 1000 = 12000 Oe
Kilooersted to Oersted conversion table
| Kilooersteds (kOe) | Oersteds (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kOe | 500 Oe |
| 1 kOe | 1000 Oe |
| 2 kOe | 2000 Oe |
| 5 kOe | 5000 Oe |
| 10 kOe | 10000 Oe |
| 11 kOe | 11000 Oe |
| 12 kOe | 12000 Oe |
| 15 kOe | 15000 Oe |
| 20 kOe | 20000 Oe |
| 30 kOe | 30000 Oe |
Where it's used
Kilooersteds are used for ndFeB and SmCo magnet grades (for example HcJ 12–30 kOe), 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.
Kilooersted to other magnetic field strength units
| Conversion | 1 kOe equals |
|---|---|
| kilooersted to oersted | 1000 Oe |
| kilooersted to ampere per metre | 79577.47155 A/m |
| kilooersted to kiloampere per metre | 79.57747155 kA/m |
| kilooersted to ampere per centimetre | 795.7747155 A/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many oersteds are in 1 kilooersted?
1 kOe = 1000 Oe.
How do I convert kilooersteds to oersteds?
Multiply the value in kOe by 1000. For example, 15 kOe × 1000 = 15000 Oe.
Is the kOe to Oe conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kOe is exactly 1000 Oe.
Sources
- 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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