Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0142233433136556 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.0142233433136556 lbf/in^2 = 0.213350149704835 lbf/in^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch 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.
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.