Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Decipascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 98066500 dPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to dPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 98066500 dPa = 1470997500 dPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Decipascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
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.