Gauss to Teslas
Snapshot
1 Gauss equals 0.0001 Teslas.
- Reference basis: This conversion uses exact tesla-based magnetic flux density definitions.
- Example: For 0.001 Gauss, the result equals 1e-7 Teslas.
Interactive conversion
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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.
0.0001 Teslas (T)
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Gauss to Teslas.
Machine-readable identifiers
- Conversion family
magnetic-flux-density- Source unit
gauss- Target unit
teslas
Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.
Example API request and response
POST /api/v1/convertRequest
{
"family": "magnetic-flux-density",
"value": 1,
"from": "gauss",
"to": "teslas"
}Essential response
{
"ok": true,
"conversion": {
"family": "magnetic-flux-density",
"value": 1,
"from": "gauss",
"to": "teslas",
"result": {
"raw": 0.0001,
"display": "0.0001"
},
"canonicalPath": "/magnetic-flux-density/gauss-to-teslas/"
}
}Explanation
This page answers the core magnetic-field conversion directly: 1 gauss equals 0.0001 tesla exactly. The relationship comes from the exact unit-system definition 1 tesla = 10,000 gauss, so reversing it gives 1 gauss = 10^-4 tesla.
Use this converter when a magnetic flux density value is given in gauss but you need teslas for SI-based engineering, physics, or sensor work. Because the relationship is exact, the same fixed factor applies cleanly across small values like 0.001 G and larger values like 1000 G without any offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Gauss (G) | Teslas (T) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1e-7 |
| 0.01 | 0.000001 |
| 0.1 | 0.00001 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 gauss equal to 10^-4 tesla?
Yes. 1 gauss equals exactly 10^-4 tesla, which is the same as 0.0001 T.
Why does 1 gauss equal 0.0001 tesla?
Because 1 tesla equals exactly 10,000 gauss. Dividing by 10,000 gives 1 gauss = 0.0001 tesla.