Formula to Convert Tesla to Gamma
Converting Tesla to Gamma involves a very large multiplication factor because the Tesla is a huge unit compared to the Gamma. The Gamma is numerically equivalent to a nanotesla (nT).
The relationship is:
$$1 \text{ T} = 1,000,000,000 \gamma \quad (10^9)$$
$$B_{(\gamma)} = B_{(T)} \times 10^9$$
Example
Convert 0.00005 Tesla (approximate strength of Earth's magnetic field) to Gamma:
$$0.00005 \text{ T} \times 1,000,000,000 = 50,000 \gamma$$
Conversion Table
| Tesla (T) | Gamma (γ) |
|---|---|
| 10-9 T (1 nT) | 1 γ |
| 0.000001 T (1 µT) | 1,000 γ |
| 0.001 T | 1,000,000 γ |
| 1 T | 1,000,000,000 γ |
About the Units
The **Tesla (T)** is the SI unit for magnetic flux density. The **Gamma ($\gamma$)** [Image of Earth's magnetic field lines] is a non-SI unit commonly used in geophysics and space exploration to measure small variations in the Earth's magnetic field. It is exactly equal to 1 nanotesla (1 nT).