Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to nanopascal
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to nanopascal [nPa], or Convert nanopascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Nanopascal
1 gf/cm^2 = 98066500000 nPa
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to nPa:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 98066500000 nPa = 1470997500000 nPa
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Nanopascal 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.
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.