Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to dekapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to dekapascal [daPa], or Convert dekapascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Dekapascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 980665 daPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to daPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 980665 daPa = 14709975 daPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Dekapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Dekapascal
The dekapascal (daPa) is a unit of pressure equal to ten pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure representing one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The dekapascal was introduced as a metric prefix-based unit to simplify the expression of larger pressures, particularly in fields like meteorology and engineering, aligning with the SI system's prefixes. Its usage is relatively uncommon compared to the pascal.
Current Use
The dekapascal is occasionally used in scientific and technical contexts to express pressure measurements more conveniently, especially in applications where pressures are in the range of thousands of pascals. It is part of pressure conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.