Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to femtopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to femtopascal [fPa], or Convert femtopascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Femtopascal
1 kgf/cm^2 = 9.80665e+19 fPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to fPa:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e+19 fPa = 1.4709975e+21 fPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Femtopascal 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.
Femtopascal
The femtopascal (fPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-15 pascals.
History/Origin
The femtopascal is a derived SI unit introduced as part of the International System of Units' effort to create a comprehensive set of prefixes for very small measurements, although it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
The femtopascal is primarily used in scientific research involving extremely low pressure measurements, such as in nanotechnology and quantum physics, but it remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.