Convert nanopascal to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert nanopascal [nPa] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to nanopascal.
How to Convert Nanopascal to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 nPa = 1e-08 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 nPa to dyn/cm^2:
15 nPa = 15 × 1e-08 dyn/cm^2 = 1.5e-07 dyn/cm^2
Nanopascal to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Nanopascal
The nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billionth of a pascal, where 1 nPa = 10^-9 Pa.
History/Origin
The nanopascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system's extension to accommodate very small pressure measurements, primarily in scientific research involving micro- and nanoscale phenomena.
Current Use
Nanopascals are used in high-precision scientific applications such as atmospheric pressure measurements, microfluidics, and nanotechnology research where extremely low pressure differences need to be quantified.
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.