Convert dyne/square centimeter to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to kgf/cm^2:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf/cm^2 = 1.52957431946689e-05 kgf/cm^2
Dyne/square Centimeter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
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.