Convert dekapascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert dekapascal [daPa] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to dekapascal.
How to Convert Dekapascal to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 daPa = 0.000101971621297793 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 daPa to kgf/cm^2:
15 daPa = 15 × 0.000101971621297793 kgf/cm^2 = 0.00152957431946689 kgf/cm^2
Dekapascal to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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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.
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.