Convert dyne/square centimeter to hectopascal
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to hectopascal [hPa], or Convert hectopascal to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Hectopascal
1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.001 hPa
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to hPa:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 0.001 hPa = 0.015 hPa
Dyne/square Centimeter to Hectopascal Conversion Table
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Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.