Convert Kiloamperes per metre to Amperes per foot
Convert Kiloamperes per metre (kA/m) to Amperes per foot (A/ft) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
A/ft = kA/m × 304.8
About Kiloamperes per metre
The kiloampere per metre (kA/m) equals 10³ A/m. The primary practical unit for strong magnetic fields - MRI scanner bore fields of 1-3 T correspond to 800 kA/m-2.4 MA/m in free space; coercivity of hard ferrite permanent magnets (ceramic) is 150-300 kA/m; NdFeB magnets have coercivity 900-2000 kA/m. 1 kA/m = 10³ A/m ≈ 12.566 Oe.
About Amperes per foot
The ampere per foot (A/ft) equals 1/0.3048 A/m ≈ 3.281 A/m. Used in US electromagnetic coil design and transformer winding specifications where dimensions are in feet; older US Navy and DoD magnetic shielding specifications for shipboard demagnetisation state H values in A/ft. 1 A/ft = 1/0.3048 A/m ≈ 3.2808 A/m.
Quick Reference Table
| Kiloamperes per metre (kA/m) | Amperes per foot (A/ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 kA/m | 304.8 A/ft |
| 2 kA/m | 609.6 A/ft |
| 5 kA/m | 1524 A/ft |
| 10 kA/m | 3048 A/ft |
| 25 kA/m | 7620 A/ft |
| 50 kA/m | 15240 A/ft |
| 100 kA/m | 30480 A/ft |