Convert millipascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert millipascal [mPa] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to millipascal.
How to Convert Millipascal to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 mPa = 1.01971621297793e-08 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 mPa to kgf/cm^2:
15 mPa = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-08 kgf/cm^2 = 1.52957431946689e-07 kgf/cm^2
Millipascal to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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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'.
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.