Convert Tesla to Maxwells/Square Centimeter
Tesla (T) to Maxwell/Square Centimeter (Mx/cm²) magnetic flux density conversion — enter any value below to get an instant result, or use the table for common values.
Results from this calculator are estimates provided for general informational purposes only, based on formulas, rates, and standards commonly accepted as of 2026. Figures may differ slightly from other calculators or professional sources due to rounding methods, differing assumptions, or regional regulations, and rules may change over time. Always consult a qualified professional — such as a financial advisor, healthcare provider, or other relevant specialist — before making decisions based on these results.
Result
1 T = 10000 Mx/cm²
1 Tesla = 10000 Maxwells/Square Centimeter
1 Maxwell/Square Centimeter = 0.0001 Tesla
1 T in every supported unit
Conversion chart: Tesla to Maxwells/Square Centimeter
Conversion table
| Tesla (T) | Maxwell/Square Centimeter (Mx/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 T | 100 Mx/cm² |
| 0.1 T | 1000 Mx/cm² |
| 1 T | 10000 Mx/cm² |
| 2 T | 20000 Mx/cm² |
| 3 T | 30000 Mx/cm² |
| 5 T | 50000 Mx/cm² |
| 10 T | 100000 Mx/cm² |
| 20 T | 200000 Mx/cm² |
| 50 T | 500000 Mx/cm² |
| 100 T | 1000000 Mx/cm² |
| 1000 T | 10000000 Mx/cm² |
Tesla (T)
Definition: The SI unit of magnetic flux density, defined as one weber of magnetic flux passing uniformly through one square meter of area. A tesla is a genuinely large field: MRI machines run at 1.5-3 T, and a strong laboratory electromagnet might reach 10-20 T.
History: Named after Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor and engineer whose pioneering work on alternating-current systems and rotating magnetic fields underpins much of modern electric power generation and motor design.
Current use: The standard SI unit for magnetic flux density across physics, electrical engineering, and medical imaging — MRI field strength, motor and generator design, and physics research are all specified in tesla.
Maxwell/Square Centimeter (Mx/cm²)
Definition: Numerically identical to the gauss — one maxwell of flux spread over one square centimeter of area matches the gauss's own defining relationship (1 G = 1 Mx/cm²) unit for unit.
History: It shares the gauss's CGS origins, simply spelling out the flux-divided-by-area calculation (maxwells over square centimeters) rather than citing the named gauss unit directly.
Current use: Used interchangeably with gauss in CGS-based physics and older electrical engineering literature whenever a derivation naturally produces a maxwell-per-area expression.
Supported Units
| Unit | Symbol | In Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | T | 1 T |
| Weber/Square Meter | Wb/m² | 1 T |
| Weber/Square Centimeter | Wb/cm² | 10000 T |
| Weber/Square Inch | Wb/in² | 1550.0031 T |
| Maxwell/Square Meter | Mx/m² | 1 T |
| Maxwell/Square Centimeter | Mx/cm² | 0.0001 T |
| Maxwell/Square Inch | Mx/in² | 1.55E-05 T |
| Gauss | G | 0.0001 T |
| Line/Square Centimeter | ln/cm² | 0.0001 T |
| Line/Square Inch | ln/in² | 1.55E-05 T |
| Gamma | γ | 1E-09 T |
About These Parameters
- Value
- The amount of magnetic flux density you want to convert, expressed in the "From" unit. Accepts decimals, and can represent anything from Earth's weak field (a fraction of a gauss) to an MRI machine's several tesla.
- From Unit
- The unit your input value is currently measured in — an MRI or electromagnet's tesla rating, a permanent magnet's gauss rating, or a geomagnetic survey's gamma reading.
- To Unit
- The unit you want the result converted into. Use the swap button to flip From and To instantly, which is handy when translating a gauss-rated permanent magnet's strength into the modern SI tesla or vice versa.
How Magnetic Flux Density Conversion Works
The Formula
Every unit here is defined by a fixed multiplier relative to the tesla. To convert a value from one unit to another:
result = value × (factor of "From" unit ÷ factor of "To" unit)
For Tesla → Maxwell/Square Centimeter: multiply by 10000. For example, 1 T × 10000 = 10000 Mx/cm².
Flux Density B vs. Field Strength H
Flux density (B, tesla or gauss) and field strength (H, ampere/meter or oersted — see the related Magnetic Field Strength converter) are often used interchangeably in casual speech, but they measure different things. Field strength is the magnetizing force a coil applies from its current and geometry alone. Flux density is how the field actually turns out once a material responds to that force — inside an iron or ferrite core, B can be thousands of times larger than H alone would predict, because the material's own magnetization adds to the applied field. In empty space, the two are simply proportional by a universal constant.
Tesla, Gauss, and Everyday Magnet Strength
A tesla is a large field by everyday standards — MRI scanners run 1.5-3 T, and powerful research electromagnets can reach into the tens of tesla. Compare that to Earth's own field, only about 0.00005 T (roughly 500 milligauss, or 0.5 gauss) at the surface, and it's easy to see why the gauss remains the practical, human-scaled unit for describing refrigerator magnets, compass calibration, and consumer magnetometers — nobody wants to describe a small craft magnet's strength as "0.001 tesla" when "10 gauss" reads far more naturally.
Example
A magnetic flux density of 1 T equals 10000 Mx/cm². For scale, Earth's surface field is roughly 0.00005 tesla (about 0.5 gauss, or 50,000 gamma), a small refrigerator magnet is typically a few hundred gauss, and a clinical MRI machine runs at 1.5 to 3 tesla — thirty to sixty thousand times stronger than Earth's own field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Maxwells/Square Centimeter are in 1 Tesla?
1 Tesla (T) equals exactly 10000 Maxwells/Square Centimeter (Mx/cm²).
What's the difference between tesla and gauss?
They measure the same quantity, magnetic flux density, just at different scales: 1 tesla equals 10,000 gauss. Tesla is the modern SI unit used in physics and engineering (MRI machines, electromagnets), while gauss is the older CGS unit that's stuck around for everyday magnets and consumer devices because it produces more human-scaled numbers for typical field strengths.
How strong is Earth's magnetic field compared to a refrigerator magnet?
Earth's surface field is only about 0.5 gauss, while a typical refrigerator or craft magnet is around a few hundred gauss — hundreds of times stronger than Earth's own field, which is exactly why a small magnet can easily override a compass needle held nearby.
Why do geophysicists use gamma instead of tesla or gauss?
Earth's magnetic field and its local variations are measured in nanotesla-scale increments, and describing a field of "0.00005 tesla" or its small local anomalies in tesla or gauss gets unwieldy with all the leading zeros. Gamma (10⁻⁹ tesla) gives geomagnetism and mineral-survey researchers whole, human-readable numbers — Earth's field typically reads as 25,000 to 65,000 gamma depending on location.
Is magnetic flux density the same as magnetic field strength?
Not technically, though the terms are often used loosely as if they were. Flux density (B, tesla/gauss) is how strong the actual magnetic field is, including any contribution from a magnetized material. Field strength (H, ampere/meter or oersted) is only the magnetizing force applied by a coil's current, independent of any material's response. See the related Magnetic Field Strength converter for the H side of this relationship.