Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to femtopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to femtopascal [fPa], or Convert femtopascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Femtopascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 9.80665e+21 fPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to fPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 9.80665e+21 fPa = 1.4709975e+23 fPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Femtopascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Femtopascal
The femtopascal (fPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-15 pascals.
History/Origin
The femtopascal is a derived SI unit introduced as part of the International System of Units' effort to create a comprehensive set of prefixes for very small measurements, although it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
The femtopascal is primarily used in scientific research involving extremely low pressure measurements, such as in nanotechnology and quantum physics, but it remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.