Convert joule/centimeter to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert joule/centimeter [J/cm] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to joule/centimeter.
How to Convert Joule/centimeter to Giganewton
1 J/cm = 1e-07 GN
Example: convert 15 J/cm to GN:
15 J/cm = 15 × 1e-07 GN = 1.5e-06 GN
Joule/centimeter to Giganewton Conversion Table
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Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.