Convert millipascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert millipascal [mPa] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to millipascal.
How to Convert Millipascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 mPa = 1.01971621297793e-05 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 mPa to gf/cm^2:
15 mPa = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-05 gf/cm^2 = 0.000152957431946689 gf/cm^2
Millipascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.
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.