Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to hectopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to hectopascal [hPa], or Convert hectopascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Hectopascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 98066.5 hPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to hPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 98066.5 hPa = 1470997.5 hPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Hectopascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.