Maxwell (unit)

The maxwell, abbreviated as Mx, is the compound derived CGS unit of magnetic flux. The unit was previously called a line. The unit name honours James Clerk Maxwell, who presented the unified theory of electromagnetism, and was established by the IEC in 1930.

1 maxwell = 1 gauss × cm² = 10⁻⁸ weber

In a magnetic field of strength one gauss, one maxwell is the total flux across a surface of one square centimetre perpendicular to the field.

See also

• Centimetre gram second system of units
• Gaussian units
• James Clerk Maxwell
• Maxwell's equations
• Weber (unit)