what is gauss

The word "gauss" is used on a daily basis by many manufacturing enterprises that use magnets. Some people might be unaware that the German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss is credited with coining the phrase, which refers to the use of mathematical concepts in the measurement of magnetism. Gauss is a density and magnetic induction measurement. In other words, the number of magnetic field lines per square centimeter that a magnet emits is represented by its Gauss measurement. What does gauss measure? In measurement terms, gauss, abbreviated as G or Gs, is the cgs unit of measurement of a magnetic field B, which is also known as the “magnetic flux density” or the “magnetic induction”.Although the magnetic field is pervasive across space, it becomes weaker with increasing separation. For this reason, a specific gauss value is controlled during air transportation at a 15-foot distance. At this distance, the gauss level is often quite modest and can only be detected with a very sensitive and accurate gauss meter. Gauss Measurements In Comparison: 0.5 Gauss – Earth's magnetic field  100 Gauss – A typical fridge magnet 3700 Gauss – Ferrite magnets 11000 Gauss – Samarium Cobalt grade 2.17 magnet 12500 Gauss – Alnico grade 5 magnet 14000 Gauss – N52 Neodymium magnet