Kilogauss (kG)
The kilogauss is used for strong magnets and MRI field specifications.
Convert kilogauss to any magnetic field unit
1 kilogauss = 1,000 gauss
Quick facts
- Unit
- Kilogauss
- Symbol
- kG
- Measures
- Magnetic Flux Density
- System
- Units
- Equals
- 0.1 teslas
- Definition
- 1,000 G (0.1 T).
1 kilogauss in other units
| Gauss | 1,000 G |
| Teslas | 0.1 T |
| Microteslas | 100,000 µT |
| Milliteslas | 100 mT |
| Nanoteslas | 100,000,000 nT |
What is a kilogauss?
The kilogauss is used for strong magnets and MRI field specifications.
Where the kilogauss sits among magnetic field units
The kilogauss is number 10 of 12 on our scale of magnetic field units, ordered from smallest to largest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a kilogauss?
The kilogauss is used for strong magnets and MRI field specifications.
How is the kilogauss defined?
1,000 G (0.1 T).
How many gauss are in a kilogauss?
One kilogauss equals 1,000 gauss.
How many teslas are in a kilogauss?
One kilogauss equals 0.1 teslas.
How many microteslas are in a kilogauss?
One kilogauss equals 100,000 microteslas.