Convert Microtesla to Oersted
Type the number of microteslas that you wish to convert to oersteds.
How to Convert Microteslas to Oersteds
The microtesla and oersted are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 oersted equals exactly 79577500 microteslas. This means to convert microteslas to oersteds, you divide by 79577500.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 μT to oersteds:
We need to convert microteslas to oersteds
Since 1 Oe = 79577500 μT, divide by 79577500
5 ÷ 79577500 = 6.2831830605e-8
5 μT = 6.2831830605e-8 Oe
Microtesla to Oersted Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common microtesla to oersted conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Microteslas (μT) | Oersteds (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 μT | 1.2566366121e-9 Oe |
| 0.5 μT | 6.2831830605e-9 Oe |
| 1 μT | 1.2566366121e-8 Oe |
| 2 μT | 2.5132732242e-8 Oe |
| 5 μT | 6.2831830605e-8 Oe |
| 10 μT | 1.2566366121e-7 Oe |
| 25 μT | 3.1415915303e-7 Oe |
| 50 μT | 6.2831830605e-7 Oe |
| 100 μT | 1.2566366121e-6 Oe |
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.
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 microteslas to oersteds?
To convert microteslas to oersteds, divide the value by 79577500. For example, 10 μT = 1.2566366121e-7 Oe.
How many oersteds are in 1 microtesla?
1 microtesla equals 1.2566366121e-8 oersteds.
What is the formula for microteslas to oersteds?
The formula is: Oe = μT ÷ 79577500.