Convert dyne/square centimeter to femtopascal
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to femtopascal [fPa], or Convert femtopascal to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Femtopascal
1 dyn/cm^2 = 100000000000000 fPa
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to fPa:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 100000000000000 fPa = 1.5e+15 fPa
Dyne/square Centimeter to Femtopascal Conversion Table
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Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
Femtopascal
The femtopascal (fPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-15 pascals.
History/Origin
The femtopascal is a derived SI unit introduced as part of the International System of Units' effort to create a comprehensive set of prefixes for very small measurements, although it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
The femtopascal is primarily used in scientific research involving extremely low pressure measurements, such as in nanotechnology and quantum physics, but it remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.