Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to centipascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Centipascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 980665000 cPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to cPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 980665000 cPa = 14709975000 cPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Centipascal Conversion Table
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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).
Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.