Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to attopascal
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to attopascal [aPa], or Convert attopascal to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Attopascal
1 gf/cm^2 = 9.80665e+19 aPa
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to aPa:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e+19 aPa = 1.4709975e+21 aPa
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Attopascal Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Attopascal
The attopascal (aPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The attopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to denote very small quantities of pressure, but it is rarely used in practical applications due to its minuscule magnitude.
Current Use
The attopascal is primarily used in scientific research and theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure differences are relevant, although it remains largely a conceptual unit.