Generally the greater the deflection of the needle the greater the residual

magnetic force. The limited range of the Field Indicator shown in Figure 3.7
means that they are best suited for the detection and measurement of any
residual magnetic field that may be present after demagnetisation.
However the measurement range of a field indicator is usually small due to the
mechanics of the device. Gauss meters are also called tesla meters (SI units).
The minimum flux density in the component surface shall be 1 tesla (1 T). This
flux density is achieved in low alloy and low carbon steels with high relative
permeability with a tangential field strength of 2kA/m (2A/mm). For other
steels, with lower permeability, a higher tangential field strength may be
necessary. If magnetisation is too high, spurious background indications may
appear, which could mask relevant indications.