How many Gauss is equivalent to 1 mT?

To understand the conversion between milliteslas (mT) and Gauss, it is important to know the relationship between these two units of magnetic flux density. The tesla (T) and Gauss (G) are both units used for measuring magnetic fields, and there is a specific conversion factor between them.

1 tesla is equivalent to 10,000 Gauss. Therefore, since 1 millitesla (mT) is one-thousandth of a tesla, we can derive the conversion as follows:

1 mT = 0.001 T = 0.001 × 10,000 G = 10 G.

Thus, 1 millitesla equals 10 Gauss. This conversion reflects how much smaller the millitesla unit is compared to the tesla, resulting in a multiplicative factor when converting mT to Gauss. The understanding of this conversion is vital for magnetic resonance safety since ensuring the safety of patients and staff in an MRI environment relies on accurate measurements of the magnetic field strength.