Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to nanopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to nanopascal [nPa], or Convert nanopascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Nanopascal
1 kgf/cm^2 = 98066500000000 nPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to nPa:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 98066500000000 nPa = 1.4709975e+15 nPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Nanopascal 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.
Nanopascal
The nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billionth of a pascal, where 1 nPa = 10^-9 Pa.
History/Origin
The nanopascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system's extension to accommodate very small pressure measurements, primarily in scientific research involving micro- and nanoscale phenomena.
Current Use
Nanopascals are used in high-precision scientific applications such as atmospheric pressure measurements, microfluidics, and nanotechnology research where extremely low pressure differences need to be quantified.