Convert Amperes per centimetre to Oersteds
Convert Amperes per centimetre (A/cm) to Oersteds (Oe) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Oe = A/cm × 1.256637061
About Amperes per centimetre
The ampere per centimetre (A/cm) equals 100 A/m. Widely used in European and Japanese magnetics datasheets and IEC standards; soft ferrite B-H curves in power electronics applications are frequently plotted with H in A/cm; magnetic core loss characterisation in IEC 60404 uses A/cm for H values. 1 A/cm = 100 A/m = 4π/10 Oe.
About Oersteds
The oersted (Oe) equals exactly 1000/(4π) A/m ≈ 79.577 A/m, the CGS unit of magnetic field strength named after Hans Christian Ørsted. Still widely used in permanent magnet characterisation (NdFeB, SmCo, AlNiCo), magnetic recording, and older MRI literature. Earth's surface field is ≈ 0.5 Oe; a typical speaker magnet ≈ 5000 Oe. 1 Oe = 1000/(4π) A/m.
Quick Reference Table
| Amperes per centimetre (A/cm) | Oersteds (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 1 A/cm | 1.25664 Oe |
| 2 A/cm | 2.51327 Oe |
| 5 A/cm | 6.28319 Oe |
| 10 A/cm | 12.5664 Oe |
| 25 A/cm | 31.4159 Oe |
| 50 A/cm | 62.8319 Oe |
| 100 A/cm | 125.664 Oe |