Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Terapascal
1 kgf/cm^2 = 9.80665e-08 TPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to TPa:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-08 TPa = 1.4709975e-06 TPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Terapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.