How can Gauss value be used to calculate magnetic force in Newtons?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic force in Newtons using Gauss values. The supplier provides a BrMax of 3850 Gauss and a Pull Force of 33 lbs. To convert the Pull Force to Newtons, the formula is straightforward: divide pounds by 0.2248, resulting in approximately 146.8 Newtons. However, the original poster seeks a method to derive force directly from the Gauss value, indicating a need for further exploration of magnetic force calculations.

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Hi, I'm buying magnets for a required experiment in my magnetic and electricity physics class. The supplier gives to important pieces of information: BrMax: 3850 gauss and Pull Force: 33lbs. I was wondering if there is a relatively simple formula so that I can calculate the force of the magnet at point x fromt he magnet using the gauss value. Essentially, I want to calculate the force of the magnet in Newtons. Thanks.
 
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MagElectPhys said:
Hi, I'm buying magnets for a required experiment in my magnetic and electricity physics class. The supplier gives to important pieces of information: BrMax: 3850 gauss and Pull Force: 33lbs. I was wondering if there is a relatively simple formula so that I can calculate the force of the magnet at point x fromt he magnet using the gauss value. Essentially, I want to calculate the force of the magnet in Newtons. Thanks.

Divide pounds by .2248 and it will yield Newtons.

33 pounds / .2248 = 146.797153 Newtons



Multiplying Newtons by .2248 yields pounds.
 
Yes, I understandt hat but I want to know how to use Gauss to determine force in Newtons, if possible.
 

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