Convert kilonewton/square meter to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to kilonewton/square meter.
1 kN/m^2 = 10.1971621298 gf/cm^2. To convert kilonewton/square meter to gram-force/sq. centimeter, multiply the value by 10.1971621298; to go the other way, divide by it (1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0980665 kN/m^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 kN/m^2 = 10.1971621298 gf/cm^2
- 1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0980665 kN/m^2
- 10 kN/m^2 = 101.971621298 gf/cm^2
- 100 kN/m^2 = 1019.71621298 gf/cm^2
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 kN/m^2 = 10.1971621297793 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to gf/cm^2:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 10.1971621297793 gf/cm^2 = 152.957431946689 gf/cm^2
Kilonewton/square Meter to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
| kilonewton/square meter | gram-force/sq. centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 kN/m^2 | 10.1971621298 gf/cm^2 |
| 2 kN/m^2 | 20.3943242596 gf/cm^2 |
| 3 kN/m^2 | 30.5914863893 gf/cm^2 |
| 5 kN/m^2 | 50.9858106489 gf/cm^2 |
| 10 kN/m^2 | 101.971621298 gf/cm^2 |
| 20 kN/m^2 | 203.943242596 gf/cm^2 |
| 50 kN/m^2 | 509.858106489 gf/cm^2 |
| 100 kN/m^2 | 1019.71621298 gf/cm^2 |
| 500 kN/m^2 | 5098.58106489 gf/cm^2 |
| 1000 kN/m^2 | 10197.1621298 gf/cm^2 |
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.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilonewton/square meter in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
1 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2) = 10.1971621298 gram-force/sq. centimeter (gf/cm^2).
How do you convert kilonewton/square meter to gram-force/sq. centimeter?
Multiply the kilonewton/square meter value by 10.1971621298. For example, 25 kN/m^2 × 10.1971621298 = 254.929053244 gf/cm^2.
What is 10 kilonewton/square meter in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
10 kN/m^2 = 101.971621298 gf/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilonewton/square meter or the gram-force/sq. centimeter?
The kilonewton/square meter is the larger unit: 1 kN/m^2 = 10.1971621298 gf/cm^2.