Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0980665 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to kN/m^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.0980665 kN/m^2 = 1.4709975 kN/m^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.