Free Unit Conversion Tool - Includes Magnetism & Electrical Units

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for free downloadable unit conversion tools that include magnetism and electrical unit conversions. Participants share various resources and tools, while expressing specific needs and preferences regarding the comprehensiveness of these converters.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about free downloadable unit converters that specifically include magnetism and electrical units.
  • Another participant mentions using a CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics for unit questions and shares a link to an online converter.
  • A different participant recommends Gonvert, highlighting its comprehensive list of units.
  • There is a request for a Windows-compatible tool, with a suggestion that Gonvert works on Windows if dependencies are resolved.
  • One participant notes that Google calculator does not handle cgs electrostatic units well, providing examples of searches that yield unsatisfactory results.
  • Another participant suggests searching for freeware conversion calculators and mentions an older version of "Conversion Buddy" that they find useful.
  • Some participants express frustration that available software does not include converters for magnetism units, indicating a specific need for such functionality.
  • A later reply lists various magnetic units included in a software tool, countering the claim that no converters exist for magnetism units.
  • Another participant shares a link to a different conversion tool as an additional resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that finding a comprehensive free converter for magnetism units is challenging. However, there are competing views regarding the availability and functionality of specific tools, with some asserting that certain software does include the desired conversions while others remain skeptical.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the comprehensiveness of the tools mentioned, particularly regarding magnetism units. There are also references to dependencies and compatibility issues that may affect the usability of suggested software.

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hi!

Does anybody know of any free downloadable unit converters that includes magnetism unit and other electrical unit conversions too?

THANKS
 
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I always had a CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics around to check out questions about units.

I did a google search and here's a online converter that might help.

http://www.chemie.fu-berlin.de/chemistry/general/units.html#table"
 
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Thanks guys,

Those links were good. But is there a tool in windows that I could use for the same purpose?

Thanks
 
Here I was thinking that all engineers use a UNIX based system :smile:

The website has claimed that it works on Windows (assuming you have the dependencies resolved):
http://unihedron.com/projects/gonvert/#Requirements

Install the deps linked from the site and you'll be ready to go in no time.
 
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Hey, thanks guys!

Guess not all free converters are comprehensive.
 
Try doing a search for freeware conversion calculators. They're relatively easy to find. I have an older version ('97) of one called "Conversion Buddy" which I downloaded ages ago that still suites me very nicely and has more parameters than I'll ever use. You can still find it if you do a search for "cbfree39.zip". Typically, if you do a search on the program name of "Conversion Buddy" you'll get links to download the latest version. If you have trouble getting it, let me know and send you the zip file I downloaded.
 
Thanks for that,

Conversion buddy's still available for free download. Still, none of these softwares seem to have converters for magnetism units. I really wanted something that does that.

Will keep looking

Thanks anyway!
 
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Thanks for that,

Conversion buddy's still available for free download. Still, none of these softwares seem to have converters for magnetism units. I really wanted something that does that.

Will keep looking

Thanks anyway!

What do you mean? The software I linked to has the following;
Code:
Magnetic Field strength :
	ampere per meter
	ampere-turn per inch
	ampere-turn per meter
	kiloampere per meter
	Newton per weber
	oersted
Magnetic Flux :
	line of force
	maxwell
	microweber
	milliweber
	unit pole (electro magnetic unit)
	weber
Magnetic Flux Density :
	gamma
	gauss
	kilogauss
	line per square inch
	maxwell per square centimeter
	maxwell per square inch
	microtesla
	millitesla
	nanotesla
	tesla
	weber per square meter
 

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