Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 kgf/mm^2 = 100000 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 100000 gf/cm^2 = 1500000 gf/cm^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter 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).
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.