Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to femtopascal
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to femtopascal [fPa], or Convert femtopascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Femtopascal
1 gf/cm^2 = 9.80665e+16 fPa
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to fPa:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e+16 fPa = 1.4709975e+18 fPa
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Femtopascal Conversion Table
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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.
Femtopascal
The femtopascal (fPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-15 pascals.
History/Origin
The femtopascal is a derived SI unit introduced as part of the International System of Units' effort to create a comprehensive set of prefixes for very small measurements, although it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
The femtopascal is primarily used in scientific research involving extremely low pressure measurements, such as in nanotechnology and quantum physics, but it remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.