Does gauss rating indicate magnet strength?
No. You must also know the size of a magnet. Gauss rating only indicates the strength inside a magnet’s core. Even on the surface of a magnet, the actual gauss level is only about 8% – 28% as strong as a magnet’s gauss rating. Magnetic field strength is determined by: • Gauss Rating – how much energy a type of magnetic material can store • Magnet Size – how much magnetic material is available Without both pieces of information, you cannot tell how strong a magnet will be. IMPORTANT: Some companies try to hide the fact they use smaller magnets. They either: 1) only provide gauss rating, and do not list size of magnets at all, or 2) provide gauss rating and diameter – but do not list magnet thickness. If the magnets used are very small or thin, the magnetic fields will be very small and weak. Example: A small, (1/2″ dia. x 1/16″ thick) neodymium magnet (10,000 gauss) may work well for fingers or toes, but offers almost no benefit for knee or back pain. Most pain comes from injuries and c
