Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to kN/m^2:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 98.0665 kN/m^2 = 1470.9975 kN/m^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Kilonewton/square Meter 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.
Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.