Microteslas to Gauss Converter
Enter the magnetic flux density in microteslas below to convert it to gauss.
Convert Microteslas to Gauss
Enter a value in microteslas (µT) to convert to gauss (G).
Microtesla to Gauss Conversion Table
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How to Convert Microteslas to Gauss
To convert microteslas to gauss, multiply the magnetic flux density by the following conversion ratio: 0.01 gauss/microtesla.
Since one microtesla is equal to 0.01 gauss, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The magnetic flux density in gauss is equal to the magnetic flux density in microteslas multiplied by 0.01.
For example, here's how to convert 5 microteslas to gauss using the formula above.
How Many Gauss Are in a Microtesla?
There are 0.01 gauss in a microtesla, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our microtesla to gauss calculator automatically converts your magnetic flux density measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Microteslas and gauss are both units used to measure magnetic flux density. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Microtesla?
A microtesla is a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1/1,000,000 of a tesla (0.000001 T). One-millionth of a Tesla (0.01 Gauss). [1]
The microtesla is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of magnetic flux density. Microteslas can be abbreviated as µT; for example, 1 microtesla can be written as 1 µT.
In the metric system, "micro" is the standard SI prefix for millionths, or 10⁻⁶. This makes the microtesla (µT) a convenient decimal multiple of the tesla (T).
In practice, microteslas (µT) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale magnetic flux density measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Gauss?
A gauss is a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1/10,000 of a tesla (0.0001 T). CGS magnetic induction unit equal to 0.0001 Tesla (1 T = 10,000 G). [2]
The gauss is classified as a standard unit of magnetic flux density. Gauss can be abbreviated as G; for example, 1 gauss can be written as 1 G.
When working with gauss (G) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, gauss (G) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale magnetic flux density measurements within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting magnetic flux density between microteslas (µT) and gauss (G), keep full floating-point precision (1 µT = 0.01 G; 1 G = 100 µT) during intermediate calculations and round only the final gauss figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Microtesla & Gauss Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our gauss to microteslas calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting gauss to microteslas, converting teslas to gauss, or converting milliteslas to gauss.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Magnetic Flux Density))·Magnetic Flux Density Metrology Standard — Microteslas (µT) to Gauss (G)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Tesla (T) & Weber (Wb))·Unit Specifications: Microtesla (µT) & Gauss (G)
- [3]NIST CODATA ReferenceNIST CODATA (1 Tesla = 10,000 Gauss)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (µT to G)