Convert Standard atmosphere to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Standard atmosphere [atm] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to Standard atmosphere.
How to Convert Standard Atmosphere to Newton/square Centimeter
1 atm = 10.1325 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 atm to N/cm^2:
15 atm = 15 × 10.1325 N/cm^2 = 151.9875 N/cm^2
Standard Atmosphere to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.
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.