Convert nanopascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert nanopascal [nPa] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to nanopascal.
How to Convert Nanopascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 nPa = 1.01971621297793e-11 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 nPa to gf/cm^2:
15 nPa = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-11 gf/cm^2 = 1.52957431946689e-10 gf/cm^2
Nanopascal to Gram-Force/sq. 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.
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.