General Rules To Translate A Formula
To convert any formula from Gaussian units to SI units, replace the quantity in the Gaussian column by the quantity in the SI column (vice-versa to convert the other way). This will reproduce any of the specific formulas given in the list above, such as Maxwell's equations, as well as any other formula not listed. It may also be necessary to use the relation to simplify. For some examples of how to use this table, see:
| Name | Gaussian units | SI units |
|---|---|---|
| Electric field, Electric potential | ||
| Electric displacement field | ||
| Charge, Charge density, Current, Current density, Polarization density, Electric dipole moment |
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| Magnetic B field, Magnetic flux, Magnetic vector potential |
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| Magnetic H field | ||
| Magnetic moment, Magnetization | ||
| Relative permittivity, Relative permeability |
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| Electric susceptibility, Magnetic susceptibility |
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| Conductivity, Conductance, Capacitance | ||
| Resistivity, Resistance, Inductance |
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