Convert dyne/square centimeter to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.01971621297793e-08 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to kgf/mm^2:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-08 kgf/mm^2 = 1.52957431946689e-07 kgf/mm^2
Dyne/square Centimeter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).