Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Newton/square Centimeter
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.00980665 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to N/cm^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.00980665 N/cm^2 = 0.14709975 N/cm^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.