Convert Kilooersteds to Oersteds
Convert Kilooersteds (kOe) to Oersteds (Oe) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Oe = kOe × 1000
About Kilooersteds
The kilooersted (kOe) equals 10⁶/(4π) A/m ≈ 79 577 A/m. Standard unit for permanent magnet coercivity in North American and Japanese industry datasheets: AlNiCo magnets have Hᴄ = 1-2 kOe, hard ferrites 1.5-4 kOe, NdFeB 10-30 kOe, SmCo 15-30 kOe. X-band EPR spectrometers sweep H from 0 to ≈3.5 kOe. 1 kOe = 10⁶/(4π) 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
| Kilooersteds (kOe) | Oersteds (Oe) |
|---|---|
| 1 kOe | 1000 Oe |
| 2 kOe | 2000 Oe |
| 5 kOe | 5000 Oe |
| 10 kOe | 10000 Oe |
| 25 kOe | 25000 Oe |
| 50 kOe | 50000 Oe |
| 100 kOe | 100000 Oe |