Convert Kilogauss to Picotesla
Enter the number of kilogauss that you want to convert to picoteslas.
How to Convert Kilogauss to Picoteslas
The kilogauss and picotesla are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 kilogauss equals exactly 100000000000 picoteslas. This means to convert kilogauss to picoteslas, you multiply by 100000000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kG to picoteslas:
We need to convert kilogauss to picoteslas
Since 1 kG = 100000000000 pT, multiply by 100000000000
5 × 100000000000 = 500000000000
5 kG = 500000000000 pT
Kilogauss to Picotesla Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilogauss to picotesla conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilogauss (kG) | Picoteslas (pT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kG | 10000000000 pT |
| 0.5 kG | 50000000000 pT |
| 1 kG | 100000000000 pT |
| 2 kG | 200000000000 pT |
| 5 kG | 500000000000 pT |
| 10 kG | 1e12 pT |
| 25 kG | 2.5e12 pT |
| 50 kG | 5e12 pT |
| 100 kG | 1e13 pT |
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.
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 kilogauss to picoteslas?
To convert kilogauss to picoteslas, multiply the value by 100000000000. For example, 10 kG = 1e12 pT.
How many picoteslas are in 1 kilogauss?
1 kilogauss equals 100000000000 picoteslas.
What is the formula for kilogauss to picoteslas?
The formula is: pT = kG × 100000000000.