Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to gigapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to gigapascal [GPa], or Convert gigapascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Gigapascal
1 kgf/cm^2 = 9.80665e-05 GPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to GPa:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-05 GPa = 0.0014709975 GPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Gigapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
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.