Convert Picotesla to Kilogauss
Convert picoteslas to kilogauss by entering a value below.
How to Convert Picoteslas to Kilogauss
The picotesla and kilogauss are both units of magnetic field. By definition, 1 kilogauss equals exactly 100000000000 picoteslas. This means to convert picoteslas to kilogauss, you divide by 100000000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pT to kilogauss:
We need to convert picoteslas to kilogauss
Since 1 kG = 100000000000 pT, divide by 100000000000
5 ÷ 100000000000 = 5e-11
5 pT = 5e-11 kG
Picotesla to Kilogauss Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picotesla to kilogauss conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picoteslas (pT) | Kilogauss (kG) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pT | 1e-12 kG |
| 0.5 pT | 5e-12 kG |
| 1 pT | 1e-11 kG |
| 2 pT | 2e-11 kG |
| 5 pT | 5e-11 kG |
| 10 pT | 1e-10 kG |
| 25 pT | 2.5e-10 kG |
| 50 pT | 5e-10 kG |
| 100 pT | 1e-9 kG |
About These Units
Picotesla (pT)
A picotesla (pT) equals 10⁻¹² teslas. Used in magnetoencephalography (MEG) measuring brain magnetic fields (10-1000 fT), SQUID magnetometer research, and detecting extremely weak magnetic signals. Requires magnetically shielded rooms.
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 picoteslas to kilogauss?
To convert picoteslas to kilogauss, divide the value by 100000000000. For example, 10 pT = 1e-10 kG.
How many kilogauss are in 1 picotesla?
1 picotesla equals 1e-11 kilogauss.
What is the formula for picoteslas to kilogauss?
The formula is: kG = pT ÷ 100000000000.