Man does one of the rarest tests you'll see as he experiments with how dangerous magnetic items are near an MRI magnet
Published on Feb 27, 2026 at 8:19 AM (UTC-5)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Feb 27, 2026 at 12:34 PM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
If you’ve ever wondered just how dangerous magnetic items are near an MRI magnet, this man has the answers, and the numbers get wild fast.
In the clip, he uses a force gauge to show just how violently a powerful MRI magnet can ‘grab’ anything ferromagnetic nearby.
What starts as a big pull turns into a full-on tug of war in seconds.
In this experiment, it makes you feel lucky that none of us will ever see this happen in real life.
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How dangerous are magnetic items near an MRI magnet?
A lot of people will be familiar with this piece of medical technology.
When you go to the hospital for an MRI, you get told many, many times that you shouldn’t take anything metal or magnetic into the machine with you.
So, one man decided to see exactly how dangerous taking magnetic items into the same room as an MRI is.
As he inched various metal items closer to the magnet, he watched the force reading climb and called out the numbers in real time.
Early on in the test, the gauge was already showing a hefty pull, hovering around the 300 to 380lb range for small items like a stapler and wrench.
And then it ramped up.
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When he introduced a standard office chair to the test, things got crazy.
As the chair got ever closer, the force jumped again, from 500 to 700lbs, and then they saw it surge past 1,300lbs.
By the end of the clip, the reading reaches roughly 1,700lbs, which the people filming point out is far more than expected.
And that is the whole point of the experiment.
The danger is not theoretical; the magnetic field is doing real, measurable work, and it does not care how heavy something is if it can grab it.
It is a jaw-dropping reminder of why MRI rooms have such strict safety rules, why metal screening matters, and why just one step closer with a metal item can be the difference between safe and scary.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
