Convert atmosphere technical to kilogram-force/square meter
Please provide values below to convert atmosphere technical [at] to kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2], or Convert kilogram-force/square meter to atmosphere technical.
How to Convert Atmosphere Technical to Kilogram-Force/square Meter
1 at = 10000 kgf/m^2
Example: convert 15 at to kgf/m^2:
15 at = 15 × 10000 kgf/m^2 = 150000 kgf/m^2
Atmosphere Technical to Kilogram-Force/square Meter Conversion Table
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Atmosphere Technical
The atmosphere technical (at) is a unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The atmosphere technical was established as a standard unit of pressure in the early 20th century to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving atmospheric pressure, aligning with the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Current Use
It is primarily used in scientific, meteorological, and engineering contexts to quantify atmospheric pressure, especially in fields requiring standardized pressure measurements at sea level.
Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.