How to Convert Field Meter Milliwatts Per Volt

Field meters, used in the analysis of electromagnetic fields, provide information on the strength of the electric and magnetic fields. The electric field strength, measured in V/m, is a function of voltage, while the magnetic component is related to current. The field information can be coupled in a single component called the power density, which is measured in watts per square meter. The intensity of the electromagnetic field is described by the power density term, and dividing the power density by either electric or magnetic field strength will yield its complementary field strength.

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      Divide the measurement of the intensity of the electromagnetic field, also called the power density, given in milliwatts per square meter (mW/m^2) by 1000 to convert from mW/m^2 to the more traditional power density units of watts per square meter (W/m^2). For example, a power density of 5 mW/m^2 is equivalent to 0.005 W/m^2.

    • 2

      Divide the power density given in W/m^2 by the electric field strength measurement given in volts per meter (V/m). The quotient is the equivalent of the magnetic field strength and has the units of amps per meter (A/m).

    • 3

      Multiply the magnetic field strength given in A/m by 1000 to obtain the field strength in milliamps per meter (mA/m).

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