Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to nanopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to nanopascal [nPa], or Convert nanopascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Nanopascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 9.80665e+15 nPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to nPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e+15 nPa = 1.4709975e+17 nPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Nanopascal 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).
Nanopascal
The nanopascal (nPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billionth of a pascal, where 1 nPa = 10^-9 Pa.
History/Origin
The nanopascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system's extension to accommodate very small pressure measurements, primarily in scientific research involving micro- and nanoscale phenomena.
Current Use
Nanopascals are used in high-precision scientific applications such as atmospheric pressure measurements, microfluidics, and nanotechnology research where extremely low pressure differences need to be quantified.