Convert Kilogauss to Kilotesla
Input the number of kilogauss you want to convert to kiloteslas.
How to Convert Kilogauss to Kiloteslas
The kilogauss and kilotesla are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 kilotesla equals exactly 10000 kilogauss. This means to convert kilogauss to kiloteslas, you divide by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kG to kiloteslas:
We need to convert kilogauss to kiloteslas
Since 1 kT = 10000 kG, divide by 10000
5 ÷ 10000 = 0.0005
5 kG = 0.0005 kT
Kilogauss to Kilotesla Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilogauss to kilotesla conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilogauss (kG) | Kiloteslas (kT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kG | 1e-5 kT |
| 0.5 kG | 5e-5 kT |
| 1 kG | 0.0001 kT |
| 2 kG | 0.0002 kT |
| 5 kG | 0.0005 kT |
| 10 kG | 0.001 kT |
| 25 kG | 0.0025 kT |
| 50 kG | 0.005 kT |
| 100 kG | 0.01 kT |
About These Units
Kilogauss (kG)
A kilogauss (kG) equals 1,000 gauss or 0.1 tesla. Laboratory electromagnets: 1-2.5 kG typical. Superconducting magnets: 10-20+ kG. MRI machines: 15-70 kG (1.5-7 T). Common in older physics literature and some industrial specifications.
Kilotesla (kT)
A kilotesla (kT) equals 1,000 teslas. Achieved only in extreme conditions: pulsed magnets in laboratories reach 100+ T briefly, neutron star surfaces 100 MT to 100 GT. Strongest sustained lab field: ~45 T (National High Magnetic Field Lab).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilogauss to kiloteslas?
To convert kilogauss to kiloteslas, divide the value by 10000. For example, 10 kG = 0.001 kT.
How many kiloteslas are in 1 kilogauss?
1 kilogauss equals 0.0001 kiloteslas.
What is the formula for kilogauss to kiloteslas?
The formula is: kT = kG ÷ 10000.