Convert kilonewton/square meter to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to kilonewton/square meter.
1 kN/m^2 = 0.0101971621298 kgf/cm^2. To convert kilonewton/square meter to kilogram-force/sq. cm, multiply the value by 0.0101971621298; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 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 = 0.0101971621298 kgf/cm^2
- 1 kgf/cm^2 = 98.0665 kN/m^2
- 10 kN/m^2 = 0.101971621298 kgf/cm^2
- 100 kN/m^2 = 1.01971621298 kgf/cm^2
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 kN/m^2 = 0.0101971621297793 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to kgf/cm^2:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.0101971621297793 kgf/cm^2 = 0.152957431946689 kgf/cm^2
Kilonewton/square Meter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
| kilonewton/square meter | kilogram-force/sq. cm |
|---|---|
| 1 kN/m^2 | 0.0101971621298 kgf/cm^2 |
| 2 kN/m^2 | 0.0203943242596 kgf/cm^2 |
| 3 kN/m^2 | 0.0305914863893 kgf/cm^2 |
| 5 kN/m^2 | 0.0509858106489 kgf/cm^2 |
| 10 kN/m^2 | 0.101971621298 kgf/cm^2 |
| 20 kN/m^2 | 0.203943242596 kgf/cm^2 |
| 50 kN/m^2 | 0.509858106489 kgf/cm^2 |
| 100 kN/m^2 | 1.01971621298 kgf/cm^2 |
| 500 kN/m^2 | 5.09858106489 kgf/cm^2 |
| 1000 kN/m^2 | 10.1971621298 kgf/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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilonewton/square meter in kilogram-force/sq. cm?
1 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2) = 0.0101971621298 kilogram-force/sq. cm (kgf/cm^2).
How do you convert kilonewton/square meter to kilogram-force/sq. cm?
Multiply the kilonewton/square meter value by 0.0101971621298. For example, 25 kN/m^2 × 0.0101971621298 = 0.254929053244 kgf/cm^2.
What is 10 kilonewton/square meter in kilogram-force/sq. cm?
10 kN/m^2 = 0.101971621298 kgf/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilonewton/square meter or the kilogram-force/sq. cm?
The kilogram-force/sq. cm is the larger unit: 1 kN/m^2 equals only 0.0101971621298 kgf/cm^2.