In this paper, the human exposure to the magnetic field from a household induction cooktop is assessed using two different methods. For the first method, the magnetic field from an induction cooktop is measured and
compared with the reference levels (RLs) in the EMF (electromagnetic fields) guidelines. For the second method, coupling factors are calculated by simulations of 3-D human models and equivalent sources according
to the IEC 62311 standard. The equivalent sources are obtained based on the non-uniform spatial distribution of the measured magnetic fields. Using the coupling factor, the induced current density and electric field inside
the human body are estimated, and compared with basic restrictions (BRs) in the EMF guidelines. The exposure indices are calculated for both methods and the results are compared. Also, the possibility of overestimation is investigated when the measured magnetic field is compared with the reference levels.