Convert dyne/square centimeter to gigapascal
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to gigapascal [GPa], or Convert gigapascal to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Gigapascal
1 dyn/cm^2 = 1e-10 GPa
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to GPa:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 1e-10 GPa = 1.5e-09 GPa
Dyne/square Centimeter to Gigapascal Conversion Table
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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.
Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.