Magnetic Flux Converter
Convert between different units of magnetic flux with precision and ease.
Magnetic Flux Converter
Instant conversion between magnetic flux units
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About Magnetic Flux Conversion
SI Units
International System units.
- • Weber (Wb) - Base SI unit
- • mWb - Milliweber (10⁻³ Wb)
- • µWb - Microweber (10⁻⁶ Wb)
- • Φ = B·A - Flux formula
CGS Units
Centimeter-gram-second units.
- • Maxwell (Mx) - CGS unit
- • 1 Wb = 10⁸ Mx - Conversion
- • Kilolyne - 10³ maxwell
- • Megalyne - 10⁶ maxwell
Common Values
Typical flux values.
- • Earth's field - 50 µWb/m²
- • MRI scanner - 1.5-3 T
- • Bar magnet - 0.1-1 mWb
- • Transformer - 1-100 mWb
Applications
Where magnetic flux matters.
- • Transformers - Power transfer
- • Motors - Rotation control
- • Generators - Energy conversion
- • Inductors - Energy storage
- • Sensors - Field measurement
Understanding Magnetic Flux Units
Magnetic flux is the measure of magnetic field passing through a surface, quantified in webers (Wb) in the SI system. It represents the total magnetic field lines threading through a given area, fundamental to electromagnetic induction.
The relationship Φ = B·A·cos(θ) defines magnetic flux as the product of magnetic field strength, surface area, and the cosine of the angle between field and surface normal. This makes flux calculations essential for transformer and motor design.
Faraday's law of induction states that changing magnetic flux induces an electromotive force (EMF), making flux measurements critical for understanding generators, transformers, and inductive charging systems.
The weber-maxwell conversion (1 Wb = 10⁸ Mx) bridges SI and CGS unit systems, important for scientific literature and legacy equipment specifications in magnetic field applications.
Precise magnetic flux calculations are essential for electromagnetic device design, magnetic resonance imaging, power system analysis, and magnetic sensor calibration across industrial and research applications.