Convert Oersted to Kilogauss
Enter the number of oersteds that you want to convert to kilogauss.
How to Convert Oersteds to Kilogauss
The oersted and kilogauss are both units of magnetic field. 1 oersted equals 795.775 kilogauss. This means to convert oersteds to kilogauss, you multiply by 795.775.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 Oe to kilogauss:
We need to convert oersteds to kilogauss
Since 1 Oe = 795.775 kG, multiply by 795.775
5 × 795.775 = 3978.875
5 Oe = 3978.875 kG
Oersted to Kilogauss Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common oersted to kilogauss conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Oersteds (Oe) | Kilogauss (kG) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Oe | 79.5775 kG |
| 0.5 Oe | 397.8875 kG |
| 1 Oe | 795.775 kG |
| 2 Oe | 1591.55 kG |
| 5 Oe | 3978.875 kG |
| 10 Oe | 7957.75 kG |
| 25 Oe | 19894.375 kG |
| 50 Oe | 39788.75 kG |
| 100 Oe | 79577.5 kG |
About These Units
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.
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 oersteds to kilogauss?
To convert oersteds to kilogauss, multiply the value by 795.775. For example, 10 Oe = 7957.75 kG.
How many kilogauss are in 1 oersted?
1 oersted equals 795.775 kilogauss.
What is the formula for oersteds to kilogauss?
The formula is: kG = Oe × 795.775.