Convert kilogram-force/square meter to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Decipascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 98.0665 dPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to dPa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 98.0665 dPa = 1470.9975 dPa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Decipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.