Convert decipascal to gigapascal
Please provide values below to convert decipascal [dPa] to gigapascal [GPa], or Convert gigapascal to decipascal.
How to Convert Decipascal to Gigapascal
1 dPa = 1e-10 GPa
Example: convert 15 dPa to GPa:
15 dPa = 15 × 1e-10 GPa = 1.5e-09 GPa
Decipascal to Gigapascal Conversion Table
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Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.
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.