Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to picopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to picopascal [pPa], or Convert picopascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Picopascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 9.80665e+18 pPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to pPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e+18 pPa = 1.4709975e+20 pPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Picopascal 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).
Picopascal
The picopascal (pPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-12 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The picopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very low pressures, primarily in scientific research and specialized fields requiring high precision. Its usage has been limited due to the small magnitude of the unit.
Current Use
Currently, the picopascal is rarely used in practical applications but may be employed in scientific experiments involving ultra-low pressure measurements or in theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure values are relevant.