Convert micropascal to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert micropascal [µPa] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to micropascal.
How to Convert Micropascal to Newton/square Centimeter
1 µPa = 1e-10 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 µPa to N/cm^2:
15 µPa = 15 × 1e-10 N/cm^2 = 1.5e-09 N/cm^2
Micropascal to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Micropascal
The micropascal (µPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a pascal, used to measure very low pressures.
History/Origin
The micropascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system to quantify extremely small pressure values, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, though it is rarely used in practical applications.
Current Use
The micropascal is primarily used in scientific research, acoustics, and environmental monitoring where precise measurement of very low pressures is required.
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.