Convert gigapascal to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to gigapascal.
1 GPa = 10000000000 dyn/cm^2. To convert gigapascal to dyne/square centimeter, multiply the value by 10000000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.0000e-10 GPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 GPa = 10000000000 dyn/cm^2
- 1 dyn/cm^2 = 1.0000e-10 GPa
- 10 GPa = 100000000000 dyn/cm^2
- 100 GPa = 1e+12 dyn/cm^2
How to Convert Gigapascal to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 GPa = 10000000000 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 GPa to dyn/cm^2:
15 GPa = 15 × 10000000000 dyn/cm^2 = 150000000000 dyn/cm^2
Gigapascal to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| gigapascal | dyne/square centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 10000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 2 GPa | 20000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 3 GPa | 30000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 5 GPa | 50000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 10 GPa | 100000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 20 GPa | 200000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 50 GPa | 500000000000 dyn/cm^2 |
| 100 GPa | 1e+12 dyn/cm^2 |
| 500 GPa | 5.0000e+12 dyn/cm^2 |
| 1000 GPa | 1.0000e+13 dyn/cm^2 |
Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.
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 gigapascal in dyne/square centimeter?
1 gigapascal (GPa) = 10000000000 dyne/square centimeter (dyn/cm^2).
How do you convert gigapascal to dyne/square centimeter?
Multiply the gigapascal value by 10000000000. For example, 25 GPa × 10000000000 = 250000000000 dyn/cm^2.
What is 10 gigapascal in dyne/square centimeter?
10 GPa = 100000000000 dyn/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the gigapascal or the dyne/square centimeter?
The gigapascal is the larger unit: 1 GPa = 10000000000 dyn/cm^2.