Convert pound-force/square inch to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 lbf/in^2 = 68947.5729 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 68947.5729 dyn/cm^2 = 1034213.5935 dyn/cm^2
Pound-Force/square Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.