Formula to Convert Tesla to Gauss
The conversion between Tesla and Gauss is straightforward. The Tesla (T) is the SI unit, and the Gauss (G) is the CGS unit for magnetic flux density.
The relationship is exactly:
$$B_{(G)} = B_{(T)} \times 10,000$$
Where:
- T represents Tesla.
- G represents Gauss.
Example
Convert 0.5 Tesla (a strong magnet) to Gauss:
$$0.5 \text{ T} \times 10,000 = 5,000 \text{ G}$$
Conversion Table
| Tesla (T) | Gauss (G) |
|---|---|
| 0.0001 T | 1 G |
| 0.001 T | 10 G |
| 0.01 T | 100 G |
| 0.1 T | 1,000 G |
| 1 T | 10,000 G |
| 1.5 T (MRI Scanner) | 15,000 G |
About the Units
The **Tesla (T)** is named after Nikola Tesla. It is a large unit; a standard refrigerator magnet is about 0.005 T (50 Gauss). The **Gauss (G)**, named after Carl Friedrich Gauss, is often used for smaller fields because 1 Gauss is roughly equivalent to the strength of a small magnet or the Earth's magnetic field (approx 0.5 G).