Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
1 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 kN/m^2. To convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to kilonewton/square meter, multiply the value by 98.0665; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kN/m^2 = 0.0101971621298 kgf/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 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 kN/m^2
- 1 kN/m^2 = 0.0101971621298 kgf/cm^2
- 10 kgf/cm^2 = 980.665 kN/m^2
- 100 kgf/cm^2 = 9806.65 kN/m^2
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to kN/m^2:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 98.0665 kN/m^2 = 1470.9975 kN/m^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
| kilogram-force/sq. cm | kilonewton/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf/cm^2 | 98.0665 kN/m^2 |
| 2 kgf/cm^2 | 196.133 kN/m^2 |
| 3 kgf/cm^2 | 294.1995 kN/m^2 |
| 5 kgf/cm^2 | 490.3325 kN/m^2 |
| 10 kgf/cm^2 | 980.665 kN/m^2 |
| 20 kgf/cm^2 | 1961.33 kN/m^2 |
| 50 kgf/cm^2 | 4903.325 kN/m^2 |
| 100 kgf/cm^2 | 9806.65 kN/m^2 |
| 500 kgf/cm^2 | 49033.25 kN/m^2 |
| 1000 kgf/cm^2 | 98066.5 kN/m^2 |
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.
Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force/sq. cm in kilonewton/square meter?
1 kilogram-force/sq. cm (kgf/cm^2) = 98.0665 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2).
How do you convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to kilonewton/square meter?
Multiply the kilogram-force/sq. cm value by 98.0665. For example, 25 kgf/cm^2 × 98.0665 = 2451.6625 kN/m^2.
What is 10 kilogram-force/sq. cm in kilonewton/square meter?
10 kgf/cm^2 = 980.665 kN/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force/sq. cm or the kilonewton/square meter?
The kilogram-force/sq. cm is the larger unit: 1 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 kN/m^2.