Convert kilogram-force/square meter to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Millipascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 9806.65 mPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to mPa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9806.65 mPa = 147099.75 mPa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Millipascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.