Convert pascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pascal [Pa] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to pascal.
1 Pa = 0.0101971621298 gf/cm^2. To convert pascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter, multiply the value by 0.0101971621298; to go the other way, divide by it (1 gf/cm^2 = 98.0665 Pa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Pa = 0.0101971621298 gf/cm^2
- 1 gf/cm^2 = 98.0665 Pa
- 10 Pa = 0.101971621298 gf/cm^2
- 100 Pa = 1.01971621298 gf/cm^2
How to Convert Pascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 Pa = 0.0101971621297793 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 Pa to gf/cm^2:
15 Pa = 15 × 0.0101971621297793 gf/cm^2 = 0.152957431946689 gf/cm^2
Pascal to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
| pascal | gram-force/sq. centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 Pa | 0.0101971621298 gf/cm^2 |
| 2 Pa | 0.0203943242596 gf/cm^2 |
| 3 Pa | 0.0305914863893 gf/cm^2 |
| 5 Pa | 0.0509858106489 gf/cm^2 |
| 10 Pa | 0.101971621298 gf/cm^2 |
| 20 Pa | 0.203943242596 gf/cm^2 |
| 50 Pa | 0.509858106489 gf/cm^2 |
| 100 Pa | 1.01971621298 gf/cm^2 |
| 500 Pa | 5.09858106489 gf/cm^2 |
| 1000 Pa | 10.1971621298 gf/cm^2 |
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.
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 pascal in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
1 pascal (Pa) = 0.0101971621298 gram-force/sq. centimeter (gf/cm^2).
How do you convert pascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter?
Multiply the pascal value by 0.0101971621298. For example, 25 Pa × 0.0101971621298 = 0.254929053244 gf/cm^2.
What is 10 pascal in gram-force/sq. centimeter?
10 Pa = 0.101971621298 gf/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the pascal or the gram-force/sq. centimeter?
The gram-force/sq. centimeter is the larger unit: 1 Pa equals only 0.0101971621298 gf/cm^2.