Convert joule/centimeter to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert joule/centimeter [J/cm] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to joule/centimeter.
How to Convert Joule/centimeter to Petanewton
1 J/cm = 1e-13 PT
Example: convert 15 J/cm to PT:
15 J/cm = 15 × 1e-13 PT = 1.5e-12 PT
Joule/centimeter to Petanewton Conversion Table
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Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.
Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.