Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to petapascal
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to petapascal [PPa], or Convert petapascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Petapascal
1 gf/cm^2 = 9.80665e-14 PPa
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to PPa:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-14 PPa = 1.4709975e-12 PPa
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Petapascal 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.
Petapascal
A petapascal (PPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^15 pascals.
History/Origin
The petapascal was introduced as part of the SI prefix system to represent extremely high pressures, mainly in scientific and industrial contexts, as the need to measure such large values arose with advancements in high-pressure physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
Petapascal is used in fields such as astrophysics, geophysics, and high-pressure physics to quantify extremely high pressures, such as those found in planetary interiors or during high-energy experiments.