Convert newton/square centimeter to bar

Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to bar [bar], or Convert bar to newton/square centimeter.




How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Bar

1 N/cm^2 = 0.1 bar

Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to bar:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 0.1 bar = 1.5 bar


Newton/square Centimeter to Bar Conversion Table

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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.


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.



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