Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to petapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to petapascal [PPa], or Convert petapascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Petapascal
1 kgf/cm^2 = 9.80665e-11 PPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to PPa:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-11 PPa = 1.4709975e-09 PPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Petapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
Petapascal
A petapascal (PPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^15 pascals.
History/Origin
The petapascal was introduced as part of the SI prefix system to represent extremely high pressures, mainly in scientific and industrial contexts, as the need to measure such large values arose with advancements in high-pressure physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
Petapascal is used in fields such as astrophysics, geophysics, and high-pressure physics to quantify extremely high pressures, such as those found in planetary interiors or during high-energy experiments.