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Convert between Weber, Maxwell, kiloline, and megaline instantly. Enter a value and see all conversions in real-time.
1 Wb = 100,000,000 Mx (108 Mx)
1 Mx = 0.00000001 Wb (10-8 Wb)
1 Wb = 100,000 kL (105 kL)
1 kL = 0.00001 Wb (10-5 Wb)
1 Wb = 100 ML
1 ML = 0.01 Wb
1 Maxwell = 1 line of magnetic flux
1000 lines = 1 kiloline
Magnetic flux is a measure of the total magnetic field passing through a given area. Think of it as counting the number of magnetic field lines penetrating a surface. The SI unit is the Weber (Wb), named after German physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber. One Weber equals one Tesla (magnetic field strength) multiplied by one square meter (area). Magnetic flux is fundamental to electromagnetic induction, transformer operation, and electric motor design. When magnetic flux through a conducting loop changes, it induces an electromotive force (EMF), the principle behind generators and transformers.
Converting between magnetic flux units requires understanding the relationship between SI units (Weber) and CGS units (Maxwell, lines). The Weber is the standard SI unit, while Maxwell and line-based units are commonly used in electromagnetic engineering and motor design.
Example: Convert 5 Maxwell to kiloline
5 Mx → Weber: 5 × 10-8 = 5 × 10-8 Wb
5 × 10-8 Wb → kiloline: 5 × 10-8 × 105 = 0.005 kL
Engineers calculate magnetic flux in transformer cores to determine voltage ratios and prevent core saturation. Proper flux management ensures efficient energy transfer and prevents overheating.
Motor designers specify magnetic flux density in rotor and stator cores using these units to optimize torque production and efficiency across different operating speeds.
Physics laboratories measure changing magnetic flux through conducting coils to demonstrate Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction and calculate induced voltages.
Generator manufacturers calculate magnetic flux linkage in alternator designs to determine power output capacity and voltage regulation characteristics.
Electrical engineers use magnetic flux measurements analogous to current flow in electric circuits, applying concepts like reluctance and magnetomotive force to design magnetic components.
Magnetic field (measured in Tesla or Gauss) is the strength of the field at a point, while magnetic flux (Weber or Maxwell) is the total field passing through an area. Flux equals field strength times area times the cosine of the angle between them.
Weber is the SI standard, while Maxwell and line-based units come from the older CGS system. Engineering fields, particularly motor and transformer design, still use CGS units because they provide convenient numerical scales for typical applications.
A "line of flux" (also called a "magnetic field line" or "Maxwell") is a conceptual tool for visualizing magnetic fields. One Maxwell equals one line of magnetic flux. Kiloline means 1000 lines, and megaline means 1,000,000 lines.
Use Weber for scientific work and international standards. Use Maxwell or kilolines in electrical engineering, especially for motors and transformers where CGS units remain conventional. Always check what unit your measurement equipment uses.
Faraday's law states that the induced EMF in a circuit equals the negative rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit. This fundamental principle underlies all electric generators, transformers, and inductors.
Mathematically yes, depending on the chosen direction convention. Negative flux simply means the magnetic field passes through the surface in the opposite direction to the defined positive normal vector. The magnitude is what matters for most calculations.