What is Kilogauss (kG)? Understanding Magnetic Field Strength Measurement

Kilogauss (kG) is a unit of measurement for magnetic field strength. It is defined as one thousand gauss, where gauss is the CGS unit of magnetic field strength.

In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of magnetic field strength is the tesla (T), which is defined as 10,000 gauss. Therefore, one kilogauss is equal to 10,000/1,000 = 1 tesla.

Kilogauss is commonly used in engineering and scientific applications where the magnetic field strength needs to be expressed in a unit that is easy to understand and communicate. For example, the Earth's magnetic field is typically measured in kilogauss, with values ranging from about 25,000 to 65,000 kilogauss at different locations on the planet.

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