Kilogauss (kG)
The kilogauss is one thousand gauss, exactly 0.1 tesla. Magnet grades often quote remanence (Br) in kilogauss.
Symbol: kG
Quantity: magnetic flux density (B field)
SI relation: 1 kG = 0.1 T (exact)
Derivation: 1 kG = 1000 G = 0.1 T
Exact: yes, by definition
Typical uses
- Remanence of permanent magnets (for example 12–14 kG for NdFeB)
- Electromagnet specifications
Convert kilogauss to other units
| Conversion | 1 kG equals | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| kilogauss to tesla | 0.1 T | tesla to kilogauss |
| kilogauss to gauss | 1000 G | gauss to kilogauss |
| kilogauss to millitesla | 100 mT | millitesla to kilogauss |
| kilogauss to microtesla | 100000 µT | microtesla to kilogauss |
| kilogauss to milligauss | 1000000 mG | milligauss to kilogauss |
| kilogauss to nanotesla | 100000000 nT | nanotesla to kilogauss |
Open the Magnetic Flux Density Converter to convert any value between all units.
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, "gauss".
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