Convert kilogram-force/square meter to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Standard Atmosphere
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.67841105354059e-05 atm
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to atm:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.67841105354059e-05 atm = 0.00145176165803109 atm
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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.