Convert dyne/square centimeter to nanopascal
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to nanopascal [nPa], or Convert nanopascal to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Nanopascal
1 dyn/cm^2 = 100000000 nPa
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to nPa:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 100000000 nPa = 1500000000 nPa
Dyne/square Centimeter to Nanopascal 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.
Nanopascal
The nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billionth of a pascal, where 1 nPa = 10^-9 Pa.
History/Origin
The nanopascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system's extension to accommodate very small pressure measurements, primarily in scientific research involving micro- and nanoscale phenomena.
Current Use
Nanopascals are used in high-precision scientific applications such as atmospheric pressure measurements, microfluidics, and nanotechnology research where extremely low pressure differences need to be quantified.