Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Terapascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 9.80665e-06 TPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to TPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-06 TPa = 0.00014709975 TPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Terapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.