Convert newton/square meter to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 N/m^2 = 10 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 10 dyn/cm^2 = 150 dyn/cm^2
Newton/square Meter to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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.