Quantity Catalog - Magnetic flux
Magnetic flux is a measure of the total magnetic field passing through a given area.
It is a fundamental concept in electromagnetism, indicating the strength of a magnetic field. The unit of measurement for magnetic flux is the Weber (Wb) in the International System of Units (SI), or the Maxwells in the centimeter-gram-second system.
- Magnetic flux is crucial in understanding the behavior of magnetic fields in various applications, such as in electric motors and generators.
- It is used in calculating electromagnetic induction, which is essential in the functioning of transformers and in generating electricity from renewable sources like wind and hydro power.
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(magnetic flux base)
m^2*kg/s^2/A
Magnetic flux is a measure of the total magnetic field passing through a given surface, expressed in Weber (Wb). |
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maxwell
mx
1 mx = 1e-08 m^2*kg/s^2/A; The "mx" is a unit used to measure magnetic flux. It is typically used in the field of magnetism and electromagnetism. |
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unit pole
upole
1 upole = 1.256637e-07 m^2*kg/s^2/A; The upole is a unit of magnetic flux. It is known as upole and is used to measure magnetic field strength in certain applications. |
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weber
wb
1 Wb = 1.0 m^2*kg/s^2/A; The weber (Wb) is the SI derived unit of magnetic flux. It measures the amount of magnetic flux that passes through a surface. It is equivalent to one volt-second. |
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