Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to microbar
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to microbar [µbar], or Convert microbar to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Microbar
1 kgf/cm^2 = 980665 µbar
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to µbar:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 980665 µbar = 14709975 µbar
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Microbar 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.
Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.