Magnetic Flux Converter
Weber (Wb)
Definition: The weber (symbol: Wb) is the SI derived unit of magnetic flux. A flux density of one tesla through an area of one square meter is equal to one weber.
History/origin: Named after the German physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber (1804–1891), who was a pioneer in the study of magnetism and electricity.
Current use: The weber is the standard unit in physics and engineering to measure the total magnetic field passing through a given area.
Maxwell (Mx)
Definition: The maxwell (symbol: Mx) is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of magnetic flux. One maxwell is equal to 10⁻⁸ webers.
History/origin: Named in honor of James Clerk Maxwell, who formulated the unified theory of electromagnetism. It was the standard unit before the international SI system was adopted.
Current use: While technically obsolete in the SI system, it is still used in some legacy scientific papers, American industry standards, and specifically in the field of magnetism.
Weber (Wb) to Maxwell (Mx) Conversion Table
| Weber (Wb) [wb] | Maxwell (Mx) [mx] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 wb | 1000000 mx |
| 0.1 wb | 10000000 mx |
| 1 wb | 100000000 mx |
| 2 wb | 200000000 mx |
| 3 wb | 300000000 mx |
| 5 wb | 500000000 mx |
| 10 wb | 1000000000 mx |
| 20 wb | 2000000000 mx |
| 50 wb | 5000000000 mx |
| 100 wb | 10000000000 mx |
| 1000 wb | 100000000000 mx |
How to Convert Weber (Wb) to Maxwell (Mx)
1 wb = 100000000 mx
1 mx = 0.00000001 wb
Example: convert 15 wb to mx:
15 wb = 15 × 100000000 mx = 1500000000 mx
Did You Know?
- Did you know? One Weber (Wb) is a very large amount of magnetic flux. It is defined as the amount of flux that, when passing through a single loop of wire, produces one volt of electricity in one second!
- The Maxwell (Mx) is a tiny unit named after James Clerk Maxwell. It takes 100 million Maxwells to make just one single Weber!