Convert kip-force/square inch to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 kipf/in^2 = 68947572.9 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 68947572.9 dyn/cm^2 = 1034213593.5 dyn/cm^2
Kip-Force/square Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| kip-force/square inch | dyne/square centimeter |
|---|
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.