Convert kilogram-force/square meter to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 kgf/m^2 = 98.0665 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 98.0665 dyn/cm^2 = 1470.9975 dyn/cm^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Dyne/square Centimeter 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.
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.