Convert kilogram-force square second/meter to petagram
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force square second/meter [kgf·s²/m] to petagram [Pg], or Convert petagram to kilogram-force square second/meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter to Petagram
1 kgf·s²/m = 9.80665e-12 Pg
Example: convert 15 kgf·s²/m to Pg:
15 kgf·s²/m = 15 × 9.80665e-12 Pg = 1.4709975e-10 Pg
Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter to Petagram Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
Kilogram-force square second per meter (kgf·s²/m) is a derived unit used to measure a specific combination of force, time, and length, often in specialized engineering contexts.
History/Origin
The unit originates from the kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram mass, combined with time and length units for specific applications. It has been used historically in mechanical and engineering calculations before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Currently, kgf·s²/m is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units. It may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields requiring non-standard units.
Petagram
A petagram (Pg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^15 grams or one quadrillion grams.
History/Origin
The petagram was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes to represent extremely large masses, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'peta-' which denotes 10^15.
Current Use
The petagram is primarily used in scientific contexts to quantify very large masses, such as in astronomy and geology, but is rarely used in everyday measurements.