Convert femtopascal to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert femtopascal [fPa] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to femtopascal.
1 fPa = 1.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2. To convert femtopascal to dyne/square centimeter, multiply the value by 1.0000e-14; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.0000e+14 fPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fPa = 1.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2
- 1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.0000e+14 fPa
- 10 fPa = 1.0000e-13 dyn/cm^2
- 100 fPa = 1.0000e-12 dyn/cm^2
How to Convert Femtopascal to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 fPa = 1e-14 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 fPa to dyn/cm^2:
15 fPa = 15 × 1e-14 dyn/cm^2 = 1.5e-13 dyn/cm^2
Femtopascal to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| femtopascal | dyne/square centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 fPa | 1.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2 |
| 2 fPa | 2.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2 |
| 3 fPa | 3.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2 |
| 5 fPa | 5.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2 |
| 10 fPa | 1.0000e-13 dyn/cm^2 |
| 20 fPa | 2.0000e-13 dyn/cm^2 |
| 50 fPa | 5.0000e-13 dyn/cm^2 |
| 100 fPa | 1.0000e-12 dyn/cm^2 |
| 500 fPa | 5.0000e-12 dyn/cm^2 |
| 1000 fPa | 1.0000e-11 dyn/cm^2 |
Femtopascal
The femtopascal (fPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-15 pascals.
History/Origin
The femtopascal is a derived SI unit introduced as part of the International System of Units' effort to create a comprehensive set of prefixes for very small measurements, although it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
The femtopascal is primarily used in scientific research involving extremely low pressure measurements, such as in nanotechnology and quantum physics, but it remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 femtopascal in dyne/square centimeter?
1 femtopascal (fPa) = 1.0000e-14 dyne/square centimeter (dyn/cm^2).
How do you convert femtopascal to dyne/square centimeter?
Multiply the femtopascal value by 1.0000e-14. For example, 25 fPa × 1.0000e-14 = 2.5000e-13 dyn/cm^2.
What is 10 femtopascal in dyne/square centimeter?
10 fPa = 1.0000e-13 dyn/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the femtopascal or the dyne/square centimeter?
The dyne/square centimeter is the larger unit: 1 fPa equals only 1.0000e-14 dyn/cm^2.