Magnetomotive Force Converter

🧲 Convert between magnetomotive force units with precision and ease. Your ultimate magnetic measurement companion for accurate conversions! ⚡

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SI Units

International System of Units (SI) measurements

A⋅t
si
Ampere-Turn
Base unit of magnetomotive force in the SI system
kA⋅t
si
Kiloampere-Turn
1000 ampere-turns (1 × 10³ A⋅t)
mA⋅t
si
Milliampere-Turn
One thousandth of an ampere-turn (1 × 10⁻³ A⋅t)
μA⋅t
si
Microampere-Turn
One millionth of an ampere-turn (1 × 10⁻⁶ A⋅t)

CGS Units

Centimeter-gram-second system units

Gb
cgs
Gilbert
CGS unit of magnetomotive force (0.7958 A⋅t)
mGb
cgs
Milligilbert
One thousandth of a gilbert (1 × 10⁻³ Gb)
μGb
cgs
Microgilbert
One millionth of a gilbert (1 × 10⁻⁶ Gb)

Practical Units

Commonly used units in practical applications

A⋅t/cm
practical
Ampere-Turn per Centimeter
100 ampere-turns per meter (1 × 10² A⋅t/m)
A⋅t/m
practical
Ampere-Turn per Meter
Ampere-turns per meter of magnetic path length
A⋅t/in
practical
Ampere-Turn per Inch
Ampere-turns per inch of magnetic path length (39.37 A⋅t/m)

Engineering Units

Imperial and other engineering units

NI
engineering
Number of Turns × Current
Product of number of turns and current (equivalent to A⋅t)
F
engineering
Magnetomotive Force
Alternative symbol for magnetomotive force
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Magnetomotive Force Converter

Our Magnetomotive Force Converter provides accurate conversions between various units of magnetomotive force measurement. Whether you're working with ampere-turns, gilberts, or other magnetomotive force units, this tool delivers precise results instantly.

Supported Unit Categories:

  • SI Units: Ampere-Turn (A⋅t), Kiloampere-Turn (kA⋅t), Milliampere-Turn (mA⋅t), Microampere-Turn (μA⋅t)
  • CGS Units: Gilbert (Gb), Milligilbert (mGb), Microgilbert (μGb)
  • Practical Units: A⋅t/cm, A⋅t/m, A⋅t/in
  • Engineering Units: NI (Number of Turns × Current), F (Magnetomotive Force)

Common Conversions:

  • 1 Ampere-Turn = 1.2566 Gilberts
  • 1 Gilbert = 0.7958 Ampere-Turns
  • 1 Kiloampere-Turn = 1000 Ampere-Turns
  • 1 Ampere-Turn = 1000 Milliampere-Turns
  • 1 A⋅t/cm = 100 A⋅t/m

How to Use:

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the input field
  2. Select the unit you're converting from
  3. Select the unit you want to convert to
  4. View the converted result instantly
  5. Use the common conversions for quick reference

Applications:

  • Electromagnets: Design and analysis of electromagnetic devices
  • Transformers: Magnetic circuit calculations and design
  • Inductors: Coil design and magnetic field analysis
  • Magnetic Sensors: Hall effect sensors and magnetic measurements
  • Electric Motors: Motor design and magnetic circuit analysis

Key Concepts:

Magnetomotive force (MMF) is the driving force that establishes magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit. It's analogous to electromotive force (EMF) in electrical circuits and is measured in ampere-turns (A⋅t) in the SI system or gilberts (Gb) in the CGS system.

Magnetic Circuit Analysis:

In magnetic circuit analysis, magnetomotive force is related to magnetic flux through the magnetic circuit law: MMF = Φ × R, where Φ is magnetic flux and R is magnetic reluctance. This relationship is fundamental to understanding how magnetic fields are generated and controlled in electrical devices.

Design Considerations:

When designing electromagnetic devices, the required magnetomotive force depends on the desired magnetic flux density, the magnetic path length, and the material properties. Understanding the relationship between different units helps engineers optimize designs for efficiency and performance.

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