Convert newton/square centimeter to gigapascal
Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to gigapascal [GPa], or Convert gigapascal to newton/square centimeter.
1 N/cm^2 = 1e-05 GPa. To convert newton/square centimeter to gigapascal, multiply the value by 1e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GPa = 100000 N/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 N/cm^2 = 1e-05 GPa
- 1 GPa = 100000 N/cm^2
- 10 N/cm^2 = 0.0001 GPa
- 100 N/cm^2 = 0.001 GPa
How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Gigapascal
1 N/cm^2 = 1e-05 GPa
Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to GPa:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 1e-05 GPa = 0.00015 GPa
Newton/square Centimeter to Gigapascal Conversion Table
| newton/square centimeter | gigapascal |
|---|---|
| 1 N/cm^2 | 1e-05 GPa |
| 2 N/cm^2 | 2e-05 GPa |
| 3 N/cm^2 | 3e-05 GPa |
| 5 N/cm^2 | 5e-05 GPa |
| 10 N/cm^2 | 0.0001 GPa |
| 20 N/cm^2 | 0.0002 GPa |
| 50 N/cm^2 | 0.0005 GPa |
| 100 N/cm^2 | 0.001 GPa |
| 500 N/cm^2 | 0.005 GPa |
| 1000 N/cm^2 | 0.01 GPa |
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 newton/square centimeter in gigapascal?
1 newton/square centimeter (N/cm^2) = 1e-05 gigapascal (GPa).
How do you convert newton/square centimeter to gigapascal?
Multiply the newton/square centimeter value by 1e-05. For example, 25 N/cm^2 × 1e-05 = 0.00025 GPa.
What is 10 newton/square centimeter in gigapascal?
10 N/cm^2 = 0.0001 GPa.
Which unit is larger, the newton/square centimeter or the gigapascal?
The gigapascal is the larger unit: 1 N/cm^2 equals only 1e-05 GPa.