Convert microbar to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert microbar [µbar] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to microbar.
How to Convert Microbar to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 µbar = 0.00101971621297793 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 µbar to gf/cm^2:
15 µbar = 15 × 0.00101971621297793 gf/cm^2 = 0.0152957431946689 gf/cm^2
Microbar to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.
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.