Convert kilogram-force/square meter to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.1 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.1 gf/cm^2 = 1.5 gf/cm^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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.