Convert Kilotesla to Femtotesla
Input the number of kiloteslas you want to convert to femtoteslas.
How to Convert Kiloteslas to Femtoteslas
The kilotesla and femtotesla are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 kilotesla equals exactly 1e18 femtoteslas. This means to convert kiloteslas to femtoteslas, you multiply by 1e18.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kT to femtoteslas:
We need to convert kiloteslas to femtoteslas
Since 1 kT = 1e18 fT, multiply by 1e18
5 × 1e18 = 5e18
5 kT = 5e18 fT
Kilotesla to Femtotesla Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilotesla to femtotesla conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kiloteslas (kT) | Femtoteslas (fT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kT | 1e17 fT |
| 0.5 kT | 5e17 fT |
| 1 kT | 1e18 fT |
| 2 kT | 2e18 fT |
| 5 kT | 5e18 fT |
| 10 kT | 1e19 fT |
| 25 kT | 2.5e19 fT |
| 50 kT | 5e19 fT |
| 100 kT | 1e20 fT |
About These Units
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).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kiloteslas to femtoteslas?
To convert kiloteslas to femtoteslas, multiply the value by 1e18. For example, 10 kT = 1e19 fT.
How many femtoteslas are in 1 kilotesla?
1 kilotesla equals 1e18 femtoteslas.
What is the formula for kiloteslas to femtoteslas?
The formula is: fT = kT × 1e18.