Convert Nanotesla to Kilogauss
Convert nanoteslas to kilogauss by entering a value below.
How to Convert Nanoteslas to Kilogauss
The nanotesla and kilogauss are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 kilogauss equals exactly 100000000 nanoteslas. This means to convert nanoteslas to kilogauss, you divide by 100000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 nT to kilogauss:
We need to convert nanoteslas to kilogauss
Since 1 kG = 100000000 nT, divide by 100000000
5 ÷ 100000000 = 5e-8
5 nT = 5e-8 kG
Nanotesla to Kilogauss Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common nanotesla to kilogauss conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Nanoteslas (nT) | Kilogauss (kG) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 nT | 1e-9 kG |
| 0.5 nT | 5e-9 kG |
| 1 nT | 1e-8 kG |
| 2 nT | 2e-8 kG |
| 5 nT | 5e-8 kG |
| 10 nT | 1e-7 kG |
| 25 nT | 2.5e-7 kG |
| 50 nT | 5e-7 kG |
| 100 nT | 1e-6 kG |
About These Units
Nanotesla (nT)
A nanotesla (nT) equals 10⁻⁹ teslas, identical to the gamma unit. Used in geophysics, space physics, and magnetometry. Earth's field: 25,000-65,000 nT. Geomagnetic storms cause variations of 100-1000 nT. Standard unit for geomagnetic surveys.
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 nanoteslas to kilogauss?
To convert nanoteslas to kilogauss, divide the value by 100000000. For example, 10 nT = 1e-7 kG.
How many kilogauss are in 1 nanotesla?
1 nanotesla equals 1e-8 kilogauss.
What is the formula for nanoteslas to kilogauss?
The formula is: kG = nT ÷ 100000000.