Convert Kilogauss to Oersted
Input the number of kilogauss you want to convert to oersteds.
How to Convert Kilogauss to Oersteds
The kilogauss and oersted are both units of magnetic field. 1 oersted equals 795.775 kilogauss. This means to convert kilogauss to oersteds, you divide by 795.775.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kG to oersteds:
We need to convert kilogauss to oersteds
Since 1 Oe = 795.775 kG, divide by 795.775
5 ÷ 795.775 = 0.0062831831
5 kG = 0.0062831831 Oe
Kilogauss to Oersted Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilogauss to oersted conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilogauss (kG) | Oersteds (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kG | 0.0001256637 Oe |
| 0.5 kG | 0.0006283183 Oe |
| 1 kG | 0.0012566366 Oe |
| 2 kG | 0.0025132732 Oe |
| 5 kG | 0.0062831831 Oe |
| 10 kG | 0.0125663661 Oe |
| 25 kG | 0.0314159153 Oe |
| 50 kG | 0.0628318306 Oe |
| 100 kG | 0.1256636612 Oe |
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.
Oersted (Oe)
The oersted (Oe) is the CGS unit of magnetic field intensity (H-field), not flux density (B-field). In vacuum/air, 1 Oe ≈ 79.58 A/m. Related to gauss through permeability: B(G) = μ × H(Oe). Named after Hans Christian Ørsted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilogauss to oersteds?
To convert kilogauss to oersteds, divide the value by 795.775. For example, 10 kG = 0.0125663661 Oe.
How many oersteds are in 1 kilogauss?
1 kilogauss equals 0.0012566366 oersteds.
What is the formula for kilogauss to oersteds?
The formula is: Oe = kG ÷ 795.775.