Convert dyne/square centimeter to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.45037737796859e-08 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to kipf/in^2:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 1.45037737796859e-08 kipf/in^2 = 2.17556606695288e-07 kipf/in^2
Dyne/square Centimeter to Kip-Force/square Inch 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.
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.