Convert dyne/square centimeter to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Newton/square Millimeter
1 dyn/cm^2 = 1e-07 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to N/mm^2:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 1e-07 N/mm^2 = 1.5e-06 N/mm^2
Dyne/square Centimeter to Newton/square Millimeter 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.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.