Maxwell is the CGS system unit of magnetic flux. The equivalent SI unit is Weber, and 1 Maxwell = 10^-8 Webers.
The maxwell (symbol: Mx) is the CGS (centimetre–gram–second) unit of magnetic flux (Φ).
maxwell | |
---|---|
Unit system | Gaussian units |
Unit of | magnetic flux |
Symbol | Mx |
Named after | James Clerk Maxwell |
Derivation | 1 G⋅cm2 |
Conversions | |
1 Mx in ... | ... is equal to ... |
Gaussian base units | 1 cm3/2⋅ |
SI units | ≘ 10−8 Wb |