Convert bar to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert bar [bar] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to bar.
How to Convert Bar to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 bar = 1.01971621297793 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 bar to kgf/cm^2:
15 bar = 15 × 1.01971621297793 kgf/cm^2 = 15.2957431946689 kgf/cm^2
Bar to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.