Convert dyne/square centimeter to pascal
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to dyne/square centimeter.
1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.1 Pa. To convert dyne/square centimeter to pascal, multiply the value by 0.1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Pa = 10 dyn/cm^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.1 Pa
- 1 Pa = 10 dyn/cm^2
- 10 dyn/cm^2 = 1 Pa
- 100 dyn/cm^2 = 10 Pa
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Pascal
1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.1 Pa
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to Pa:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 0.1 Pa = 1.5 Pa
Dyne/square Centimeter to Pascal Conversion Table
| dyne/square centimeter | pascal |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn/cm^2 | 0.1 Pa |
| 2 dyn/cm^2 | 0.2 Pa |
| 3 dyn/cm^2 | 0.3 Pa |
| 5 dyn/cm^2 | 0.5 Pa |
| 10 dyn/cm^2 | 1 Pa |
| 20 dyn/cm^2 | 2 Pa |
| 50 dyn/cm^2 | 5 Pa |
| 100 dyn/cm^2 | 10 Pa |
| 500 dyn/cm^2 | 50 Pa |
| 1000 dyn/cm^2 | 100 Pa |
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dyne/square centimeter in pascal?
1 dyne/square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) = 0.1 pascal (Pa).
How do you convert dyne/square centimeter to pascal?
Multiply the dyne/square centimeter value by 0.1. For example, 25 dyn/cm^2 × 0.1 = 2.5 Pa.
What is 10 dyne/square centimeter in pascal?
10 dyn/cm^2 = 1 Pa.
Which unit is larger, the dyne/square centimeter or the pascal?
The pascal is the larger unit: 1 dyn/cm^2 equals only 0.1 Pa.