Convert kilogram-force/square meter to picopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to picopascal [pPa], or Convert picopascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Picopascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 9806650000000 pPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to pPa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9806650000000 pPa = 147099750000000 pPa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Picopascal 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.
Picopascal
The picopascal (pPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-12 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The picopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very low pressures, primarily in scientific research and specialized fields requiring high precision. Its usage has been limited due to the small magnitude of the unit.
Current Use
Currently, the picopascal is rarely used in practical applications but may be employed in scientific experiments involving ultra-low pressure measurements or in theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure values are relevant.