Convert kilogram-force/square meter to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Newton/square Meter
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.80665 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to N/m^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.80665 N/m^2 = 147.09975 N/m^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Newton/square Meter Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.