Convert Gigaamperes per metre to Oersteds

Convert Gigaamperes per metre (GA/m) to Oersteds (Oe) instantly and accurately.

Gigaamperes per metre (GA/m)
Oersteds (Oe)

Conversion Formula

Oe = GA/m × 12566370.61

About Gigaamperes per metre

The gigaampere per metre (GA/m) equals 10⁹ A/m. Encountered only in extreme physics - neutron stars (magnetars) have surface fields of 10⁹-10¹¹ T, corresponding to GA/m to TA/m H-fields; plasma pinch experiments in z-pinch fusion drivers transiently achieve GA/m field strengths along the pinch axis. 1 GA/m = 10⁹ A/m.

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

Gigaamperes per metre (GA/m)Oersteds (Oe)
1 GA/m12566400 Oe
2 GA/m25132700 Oe
5 GA/m62831900 Oe
10 GA/m125664000 Oe
25 GA/m314159000 Oe
50 GA/m628319000 Oe
100 GA/m1.257 × 109 Oe

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