Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Newton/square Centimeter
1 kgf/cm^2 = 9.80665 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to N/cm^2:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665 N/cm^2 = 147.09975 N/cm^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.