Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to bar
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to bar [bar], or Convert bar to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Bar
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.000980665 bar
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to bar:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.000980665 bar = 0.014709975 bar
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Bar Conversion Table
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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.
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.