Symbol G. The c.g.s. unit of magnetic flux density. It is equal to 10−4 tesla. It is named after Karl Gauss.
Geology and Earth Sciences
The c.g.s. unit of measurement of (a) magnetic field and (b) magnetic moment per unit volume. It has now been replaced by the SI units weber/m2 (Wb/m2) and tesla (T). 1 G = 10−4 T = 104 Wb/m2.