Convert Microtesla to Megatesla
Input the number of microteslas you want to convert to megateslas.
How to Convert Microteslas to Megateslas
The microtesla and megatesla are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 megatesla equals exactly 1e12 microteslas. This means to convert microteslas to megateslas, you divide by 1e12.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 μT to megateslas:
We need to convert microteslas to megateslas
Since 1 MT = 1e12 μT, divide by 1e12
5 ÷ 1e12 = 5e-12
5 μT = 5e-12 MT
Microtesla to Megatesla Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common microtesla to megatesla conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Microteslas (μT) | Megateslas (MT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 μT | 1e-13 MT |
| 0.5 μT | 5e-13 MT |
| 1 μT | 1e-12 MT |
| 2 μT | 2e-12 MT |
| 5 μT | 5e-12 MT |
| 10 μT | 1e-11 MT |
| 25 μT | 2.5e-11 MT |
| 50 μT | 5e-11 MT |
| 100 μT | 1e-10 MT |
About These Units
Microtesla (μT)
A microtesla (μT) equals 10⁻⁶ teslas or 0.01 gauss (10 milligauss). Earth's magnetic field: 25-65 μT depending on location. Power line magnetic fields: 0.1-10 μT. Smartphone compass detects fields in microteslas.
Megatesla (MT)
A megatesla (MT) equals 10⁶ teslas. Found only in astrophysical objects: neutron star surfaces 10⁸-10¹¹ T, magnetars up to 10¹¹ T. The strongest magnetic fields in the universe. Impossible to create on Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert microteslas to megateslas?
To convert microteslas to megateslas, divide the value by 1e12. For example, 10 μT = 1e-11 MT.
How many megateslas are in 1 microtesla?
1 microtesla equals 1e-12 megateslas.
What is the formula for microteslas to megateslas?
The formula is: MT = μT ÷ 1e12.