Convert centipascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert centipascal [cPa] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to centipascal.
How to Convert Centipascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 cPa = 0.000101971621297793 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cPa to gf/cm^2:
15 cPa = 15 × 0.000101971621297793 gf/cm^2 = 0.00152957431946689 gf/cm^2
Centipascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.