Convert Millitesla to Kilotesla
Convert milliteslas to kiloteslas by entering a value below.
How to Convert Milliteslas to Kiloteslas
The millitesla and kilotesla are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 millitesla equals exactly 1000 kiloteslas. This means to convert milliteslas to kiloteslas, you multiply by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mT to kiloteslas:
We need to convert milliteslas to kiloteslas
Since 1 mT = 1000 kT, multiply by 1000
5 × 1000 = 5000
5 mT = 5000 kT
Millitesla to Kilotesla Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millitesla to kilotesla conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Milliteslas (mT) | Kiloteslas (kT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mT | 100 kT |
| 0.5 mT | 500 kT |
| 1 mT | 1000 kT |
| 2 mT | 2000 kT |
| 5 mT | 5000 kT |
| 10 mT | 10000 kT |
| 25 mT | 25000 kT |
| 50 mT | 50000 kT |
| 100 mT | 100000 kT |
About These Units
Millitesla (mT)
A millitesla (mT) equals 0.001 teslas or 10 gauss. Common range for permanent magnets: fridge magnet 5 mT, speaker magnet 100-400 mT, hard drive head 10-50 mT. Used in electronics, medical devices, and magnetic sensors.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert milliteslas to kiloteslas?
To convert milliteslas to kiloteslas, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 mT = 10000 kT.
How many kiloteslas are in 1 millitesla?
1 millitesla equals 1000 kiloteslas.
What is the formula for milliteslas to kiloteslas?
The formula is: kT = mT × 1000.