Convert dekapascal to gigapascal

Please provide values below to convert dekapascal [daPa] to gigapascal [GPa], or Convert gigapascal to dekapascal.




How to Convert Dekapascal to Gigapascal

1 daPa = 1e-08 GPa

Example: convert 15 daPa to GPa:
15 daPa = 15 × 1e-08 GPa = 1.5e-07 GPa


Dekapascal to Gigapascal Conversion Table

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Dekapascal

The dekapascal (daPa) is a unit of pressure equal to ten pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure representing one newton per square meter.

History/Origin

The dekapascal was introduced as a metric prefix-based unit to simplify the expression of larger pressures, particularly in fields like meteorology and engineering, aligning with the SI system's prefixes. Its usage is relatively uncommon compared to the pascal.

Current Use

The dekapascal is occasionally used in scientific and technical contexts to express pressure measurements more conveniently, especially in applications where pressures are in the range of thousands of pascals. It is part of pressure conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.


Gigapascal

A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.

History/Origin

The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.

Current Use

GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.



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