What do the specifications N42, N45, N50, etc. mean?

The letters N, M, H, SH, UH or EH indicate the maximum working temperature of a magnet. Most of our magnets begin with the letter "N" and can thus withstand temperatures of up to 80 °C. You can find out which letter corresponds to which maximum working temperature under FAQ "What temperatures can magnets withstand?".

The numbers (e.g., 40, 42, 45) are equivalent to approximately the maximum energy product of the magnet (in MGOe). They are an indicator of magnet strength. According to the current state of the art, the grade 52 corresponds to the largest possible maximum energy product of a permanent magnet.

You can find the exact correlations between these classifications and the physical values of a magnet in the table Physical magnet data.

We carry several neodymium magnets with the very high magnetisation N52. They have a significantly higher adhesive force than same-size magnets with a standard N42 magnetisation.

Magnetisation vs. Size

If you take any two magnets of different sizes and magnetisation from our assortment, the difference in their strength is more based on the differences in their volume than the differences in their magnetisation. That's why the larger magnet is mostly the stronger magnet, even when its magnetisation classification is somewhat smaller.

Neodymium magnets sorted by magnetisation

Are you looking for a neodymium magnet with a specific grade? Below you can find all neodymium magnets in our assortment grouped by magnetisation:

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