Convert Kilotesla to Kilogauss
Type the number of kiloteslas that you wish to convert to kilogauss.
How to Convert Kiloteslas to Kilogauss
The kilotesla and kilogauss are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 kilotesla equals exactly 10000 kilogauss. This means to convert kiloteslas to kilogauss, you multiply by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kT to kilogauss:
We need to convert kiloteslas to kilogauss
Since 1 kT = 10000 kG, multiply by 10000
5 × 10000 = 50000
5 kT = 50000 kG
Kilotesla to Kilogauss Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilotesla to kilogauss conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kiloteslas (kT) | Kilogauss (kG) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kT | 1000 kG |
| 0.5 kT | 5000 kG |
| 1 kT | 10000 kG |
| 2 kT | 20000 kG |
| 5 kT | 50000 kG |
| 10 kT | 100000 kG |
| 25 kT | 250000 kG |
| 50 kT | 500000 kG |
| 100 kT | 1000000 kG |
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).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kiloteslas to kilogauss?
To convert kiloteslas to kilogauss, multiply the value by 10000. For example, 10 kT = 100000 kG.
How many kilogauss are in 1 kilotesla?
1 kilotesla equals 10000 kilogauss.
What is the formula for kiloteslas to kilogauss?
The formula is: kG = kT × 10000.