Convert dyne/square centimeter to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.45037737796859e-05 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 1.45037737796859e-05 lbf/in^2 = 0.000217556606695288 lbf/in^2
Dyne/square Centimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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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.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.