Convert kilogram-force/square meter to pascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Pascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.80665 Pa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to Pa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.80665 Pa = 147.09975 Pa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Pascal 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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.