Convert gigapascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to gigapascal.
How to Convert Gigapascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 GPa = 10197162.1297793 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 GPa to gf/cm^2:
15 GPa = 15 × 10197162.1297793 gf/cm^2 = 152957431.946689 gf/cm^2
Gigapascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.
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.