Convert Microtesla to Nanotesla
Live bidirectional calculator for Microteslas (μT) and Nanoteslas (nT) with verified formula and conversion charts.
Magnetic Flux Density5 units
How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)
Since 1 Microtesla = 1000 Nanoteslas, multiply the value in Microteslas by 1000.
Microtesla to Nanotesla Conversion Table
Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.
| Microtesla | Nanotesla |
|---|---|
| 1 μT | 1000 nT |
| 2 μT | 2000 nT |
| 3 μT | 3000 nT |
| 4 μT | 4000 nT |
| 5 μT | 5000 nT |
| 6 μT | 6000 nT |
| 7 μT | 7000 nT |
| 8 μT | 8000 nT |
| 9 μT | 9000 nT |
| 10 μT | 10000 nT |
| 15 μT | 15000 nT |
| 20 μT | 20000 nT |
| 25 μT | 25000 nT |
| 30 μT | 30000 nT |
| 40 μT | 40000 nT |
| 50 μT | 50000 nT |
| 75 μT | 75000 nT |
| 100 μT | 100000 nT |
| Nanotesla | Microtesla |
|---|---|
| 1 nT | 0.001 μT |
| 2 nT | 0.002 μT |
| 3 nT | 0.003 μT |
| 4 nT | 0.004 μT |
| 5 nT | 0.005 μT |
| 6 nT | 0.006 μT |
| 7 nT | 0.007 μT |
| 8 nT | 0.008 μT |
| 9 nT | 0.009 μT |
| 10 nT | 0.01 μT |
| 15 nT | 0.015 μT |
| 20 nT | 0.02 μT |
| 25 nT | 0.025 μT |
| 30 nT | 0.03 μT |
| 40 nT | 0.04 μT |
| 50 nT | 0.05 μT |
| 75 nT | 0.075 μT |
| 100 nT | 0.1 μT |
About Microtesla (μT)
Metric submultiple of magnetic flux density equal to one millionth of a tesla (10⁻⁶ T = 0.01 gauss).
History: Standard unit for environmental and geomagnetic field strength measurements.
Common Uses: Earth’s geomagnetic surface field (25–65 μT), electromagnetic safety exposure limits (ICNIRP), and electronic compasses.
About Nanotesla (nT)
Metric submultiple of magnetic flux density equal to one billionth of a tesla (10⁻⁹ T). Historically called a gamma (γ).
History: Standard international unit for geophysical magnetic surveying and space magnetometry.
Common Uses: Geophysical mineral exploration anomaly detection, solar wind interplanetary magnetic field, and brain magnetoencephalography (MEG).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many Nanoteslas are in 1 Microtesla?
There are exactly 1000 Nanoteslas in 1 Microtesla (1 μT = 1000 nT).
What is the formula to convert Microtesla to Nanotesla?
The formula is: Nanotesla = Microtesla × 1000. Since 1 Microtesla = 1000 Nanoteslas, multiply the value in Microteslas by 1000.
How do I convert 1 μT to nT manually?
To convert 1 μT to nT: apply the formula Nanotesla = Microtesla × 1000. Substituting gives: 1 × 1000 = 1000 nT.