Convert Femtotesla to Picotesla
Enter the number of femtoteslas that you want to convert to picoteslas.
How to Convert Femtoteslas to Picoteslas
The femtotesla and picotesla are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 picotesla equals exactly 1000 femtoteslas. This means to convert femtoteslas to picoteslas, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fT to picoteslas:
We need to convert femtoteslas to picoteslas
Since 1 pT = 1000 fT, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 fT = 0.005 pT
Femtotesla to Picotesla Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common femtotesla to picotesla conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Femtoteslas (fT) | Picoteslas (pT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 fT | 0.0001 pT |
| 0.5 fT | 0.0005 pT |
| 1 fT | 0.001 pT |
| 2 fT | 0.002 pT |
| 5 fT | 0.005 pT |
| 10 fT | 0.01 pT |
| 25 fT | 0.025 pT |
| 50 fT | 0.05 pT |
| 100 fT | 0.1 pT |
About These Units
Femtotesla (fT)
A femtotesla (fT) equals 10⁻¹⁵ teslas. Measures biomagnetic fields: human brain activity 10-1000 fT, human heart (MCG) 1-100 pT. SQUID sensors can detect sub-femtotesla fields. At the frontier of magnetic field measurement.
Picotesla (pT)
A picotesla (pT) equals 10⁻¹² teslas. Used in magnetoencephalography (MEG) measuring brain magnetic fields (10-1000 fT), SQUID magnetometer research, and detecting extremely weak magnetic signals. Requires magnetically shielded rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert femtoteslas to picoteslas?
To convert femtoteslas to picoteslas, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 fT = 0.01 pT.
How many picoteslas are in 1 femtotesla?
1 femtotesla equals 0.001 picoteslas.
What is the formula for femtoteslas to picoteslas?
The formula is: pT = fT ÷ 1000.