Magnetic flux

In physics, specifically electromagnetism, the magnetic flux through a surface is the surface integral of the normal component of the magnetic field B over that surface. It is usually denoted Φ or ΦB. The SI unit of magnetic flux is the weber (Wb; in derived units, volt–seconds), and the CGS unit is the maxwell. Magnetic flux is usually measured with a fluxmeter, which contains measuring coils, and it calculates the magnetic flux from the change of voltage on the coils.

Magnetic flux
Common symbols
Φ, ΦB
SI unitweber (Wb)
Other units
maxwell
In SI base unitskgm2s−2A−1
DimensionM L2 T−2 I−1
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