Teslas to Gauss Converter
Enter the magnetic flux density in teslas below to convert it to gauss.
Convert Teslas to Gauss
Enter a value in teslas (T) to convert to gauss (G).
Tesla to Gauss Conversion Table
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How to Convert Teslas to Gauss
To convert teslas to gauss, multiply the magnetic flux density by the following conversion ratio: 10,000 gauss/tesla.
Since one tesla is equal to 10,000 gauss, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The magnetic flux density in gauss is equal to the magnetic flux density in teslas multiplied by 10,000.
For example, here's how to convert 1.5 teslas to gauss using the formula above.
How Many Gauss Are in a Tesla?
There are 10,000 gauss in a tesla, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our tesla to gauss calculator automatically converts your magnetic flux density measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Teslas and gauss are both units used to measure magnetic flux density. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Tesla?
SI unit of magnetic flux density (1 Wb/m² = 10,000 Gauss). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring magnetic flux density across scientific and practical applications. [1]
The tesla is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of magnetic flux density. Teslas can be abbreviated as T; for example, 1 tesla can be written as 1 T.
As the primary coherent reference unit for magnetic flux density in this category, all other magnetic flux density units are mathematically anchored to the tesla (T).
In practice, teslas (T) are widely used across standard magnetic flux density applications within International System of Units (SI) 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 teslas (T) and gauss (G), keep full floating-point precision (1 T = 10,000 G; 1 G = 0.0001 T) during intermediate calculations and round only the final gauss figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Tesla & Gauss Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our gauss to teslas converter (G to T) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting milliteslas to gauss, or converting gauss to milliteslas.
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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 — Teslas (T) to Gauss (G)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Tesla (T) & Weber (Wb))·Unit Specifications: Tesla (T) & Gauss (G)
- [3]NIST CODATA ReferenceNIST CODATA (1 Tesla = 10,000 Gauss)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (T to G)