Convert attopascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert attopascal [aPa] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to attopascal.
How to Convert Attopascal to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 aPa = 1.01971621297793e-23 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 aPa to kgf/cm^2:
15 aPa = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-23 kgf/cm^2 = 1.52957431946689e-22 kgf/cm^2
Attopascal to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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Attopascal
The attopascal (aPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The attopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to denote very small quantities of pressure, but it is rarely used in practical applications due to its minuscule magnitude.
Current Use
The attopascal is primarily used in scientific research and theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure differences are relevant, although it remains largely a conceptual unit.
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.