Convert dyne/square centimeter to pascal
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Pascal
1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.1 Pa
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to Pa:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 0.1 Pa = 1.5 Pa
Dyne/square Centimeter to Pascal 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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.