Magnet strength chart
Filter and sort reference pull-force figures by material, size, or use. See the limits of published ratings.
Published specifications. These figures describe a straight pull from steel, so they do not predict how much weight a magnet can hold without sliding down a fridge.
12 magnets shown.
| Flexible rubber sheet | 1.97 x 1.97 in (50 x 50 mm), 0.020 in thick (0.5 mm) | Ferrite in vinyl | 60 | 0.1 | Business cards, calendars |
| Flexible rubber sheet | 1.97 x 1.97 in (50 x 50 mm), 0.030 in thick (0.75 mm) | Ferrite in vinyl | 110 | 0.2 | Photo prints, promo |
| Pressed photo magnet | About 2.24 in round (57 mm) | Ferrite disc in steel shell | Not published | Not published | Photo magnets |
| Pressed photo magnet | About 2.52 in square (64 mm) | Ferrite disc in steel shell | Not published | Not published | Photo magnets |
| Ceramic ferrite disc | 0.79 x 0.12 in (20 x 3 mm) | Ferrite C8 | 500 | 1.1 | Craft backs, souvenirs |
| Ceramic ferrite disc | 0.98 x 0.20 in (25 x 5 mm) | Ferrite C8 | 1100 | 2.4 | Heavy souvenirs |
| Neodymium disc | 0.24 x 0.08 in (6 x 2 mm) | NdFeB N42 | 700 | 1.5 | Tiny hidden magnets |
| Neodymium disc | 0.39 x 0.08 in (10 x 2 mm) | NdFeB N42 | 1400 | 3.1 | Photo clips, small holders |
| Neodymium disc | 0.47 x 0.12 in (12 x 3 mm) | NdFeB N42 | 2500 | 5.5 | Holding paper stacks |
| Neodymium disc | 0.79 x 0.12 in (20 x 3 mm) | NdFeB N42 | 3500 | 7.7 | Bottle openers, hooks |
| Neodymium cube | 0.39 in (10 mm) | NdFeB N42 | 4800 | 10.6 | Whiteboards, office |
| Neodymium pot magnet | 0.63 in diameter (16 mm) with hook | NdFeB in steel cup | 6000 | 13.2 | Hanging utensils |
No magnets match those filters. Try a different size or clear the filters.
No products in this chart have been measured here. Missing figures stay marked as not published. Check the sources below for the published data and its limits.
Read the test conditions first
A pull-force rating describes the force needed to lift a magnet straight away from a test surface. Manufacturers commonly use flat, bare steel. A thicker steel plate, a different coating, or a small gap can change the result.
The chart compares the reference figures used in this guide. We have not measured these magnets here. It does not predict the performance of every product with the same dimensions. Check the seller's data sheet for the actual magnet you plan to buy, including the material grade and test conditions.
Holding a note on a door
A magnet on a vertical fridge door is loaded sideways. The note stays up because friction resists sliding. A direct pull-force rating gives you one part of the picture; it does not measure that sideways resistance.
Paint, texture, a curved surface, and the magnet's backing can all affect contact. The guide uses estimates to discuss those differences, but a fixed percentage cannot certify what a particular magnet will hold on your door. Try a sample with the items you want to display.
The material comparison explains the differences between flexible sheet, ferrite, and neodymium. Magnet strength explained covers pull force and magnetic field measurements.
Missing figures
Pressed photo magnets remain in the chart so you can compare their size and construction. Their pull-force cells are marked as not published because there is no verified figure available here. Sorting by force keeps those rows below the numeric results.
A missing figure does not mean a magnet has no grip. It means you need a specification from the seller or a physical sample to answer that question.