Tesla (T)
Definition
Tesla is the unit used to measure the strength of a magnetic field. One tesla is equal to one newton per ampere-meter.
Related terms
Gauss (G): Another unit used to measure magnetic fields, with 1 T = 10,000 G.
Magnetic Field Strength: The intensity or magnitude of a magnetic field at a specific point.
Magnetic Flux Density: The amount of magnetic flux per unit area perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field.
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