Convert newton/square centimeter to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to newton/square centimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Newton/square Millimeter
1 N/cm^2 = 0.01 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to N/mm^2:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 0.01 N/mm^2 = 0.15 N/mm^2
Newton/square Centimeter to Newton/square Millimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.