Convert kilogram-force/square meter to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Terapascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.80665e-12 TPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to TPa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-12 TPa = 1.4709975e-10 TPa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Terapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.