Maxwells (Mx)
The maxwell is the CGS unit of magnetic flux, one gauss over one square centimeter, also called a "line" of flux.
Convert maxwells to any magnetic flux unit
1 maxwell = 1 × 10-8 webers
Quick facts
- Unit
- Maxwell (plural: maxwells)
- Symbol
- Mx
- Measures
- Magnetic Flux
- System
- Units
- Equals
- 1 × 10-8 webers
- Definition
- 10⁻⁸ Wb (one gauss square centimeter).
- Also written
- line, gauss·cm²
1 maxwell in other units
| Webers | 1 × 10-8 Wb |
What is a maxwell?
The maxwell is the CGS unit of magnetic flux, one gauss over one square centimeter, also called a "line" of flux. It is named after James Clerk Maxwell.
Where the maxwell sits among magnetic flux units
The maxwell is number 2 of 6 on our scale of magnetic flux units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Top maxwell conversions
Common amounts of maxwells
- 0.25 Mx
- 0.5 Mx
- 0.75 Mx
- 1 Mx
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Frequently asked questions
What is a maxwell?
The maxwell is the CGS unit of magnetic flux, one gauss over one square centimeter, also called a "line" of flux.
How is the maxwell defined?
10⁻⁸ Wb (one gauss square centimeter).
How many webers are in a maxwell?
One maxwell equals 1e-8 webers.