Linear Current Density Converter
Linear current density is the current flowing per unit width of a conductor or sheet. The SI unit is the ampere per meter — the same unit as magnetic field strength, which is why the oersted and gilbert per centimeter appear here too.
8 units supported Base unit ampere per meter (A/m)
Multiply the number of amperes per meter by 0.01 to get amperes per centimeter. How this is calculated
About linear current density conversion
Linear Current Density conversion is commonly needed when sheet conductors, magnetising fields, and coil design. The ampere per metre serves both as a current-per-width and as a magnetic field strength, which is why oersteds appear here.
Convert Ampere per Meter to other linear current density units
1 A/m expressed in every other linear current density unit on this site.
- Ampere per Meter A/m 1
- Ampere per Centimeter A/cm 0.01
- Ampere per Inch A/in 0.0254
- Abampere per Meter abA/m 0.1
- Abampere per Centimeter abA/cm 0.001
- Abampere per Inch abA/in 0.00254
- Oersted Oe 0.012566371
- Gilbert per Centimeter Gi/cm 0.012566371
Complete list of linear current density units
All 8 units this converter supports, each stated against the ampere per meter (A/m).
| Unit | Symbol | System | In amperes per meter | Conversions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere per Meter | A/m | SI | base unit (A/m) | — |
| Ampere per Centimeter | A/cm | SI | 1 A/cm = 100 A/m | — |
| Ampere per Inch | A/in | Imperial | 1 A/in = 39.3700787402 A/m | — |
| Abampere per Meter | abA/m | Other | 1 abA/m = 10 A/m | — |
| Abampere per Centimeter | abA/cm | Other | 1 abA/cm = 1,000 A/m | — |
| Abampere per Inch | abA/in | Other | 1 abA/in = 393.700787402 A/m | — |
| Oersted | Oe | Other | 1 Oe = 79.5774715459 A/m | — |
| Gilbert per Centimeter | Gi/cm | Other | 1 Gi/cm = 79.5774715459 A/m | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the base unit for linear current density?
Linear Current Density conversions on this site are calculated against the ampere per meter (A/m).
Which linear current density units can I convert?
You can convert between 8 units, including ampere per meter, ampere per centimeter, ampere per inch, abampere per meter, and more.
Where is linear current density conversion useful?
It is commonly needed when sheet conductors, magnetising fields, and coil design.
Does this converter mix measurement systems?
The converter supports SI, Imperial, Other units and keeps their exact definitions separate so results stay accurate.
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Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.