Convert newton/square meter to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 N/m^2 = 0.0101971621297793 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 0.0101971621297793 gf/cm^2 = 0.152957431946689 gf/cm^2
Newton/square Meter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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.