Discover the ease of converting kgf/cm² to kN/m² with Newtum's precise conversion tool. This page guarantees accurate transformations between these pressure units, sparking your interest to learn more.
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure defined as the force exerted by one kilogram-force (kgf) acting on an area of one square centimeter. It is a metric unit commonly used in engineering and physics to represent pressure or stress.
Definition of Kilonewton square MeterA kilonewton per square meter (kN/m²) is a unit of pressure in the metric system. It measures the force of one kilonewton (1,000 newtons) applied over an area of one square meter. It's widely used in engineering, construction, and material science to express stress, pressure, or tensile strength.
| Kilogram-force sq. Cm (kgf/cm²) | Kilonewton square Meter (kN/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf/cm² | 0.00981 kN/m² |
| 0.5 kgf/cm² | 0.0491 kN/m² |
| 1 kgf/cm² | 0.0981 kN/m² |
| 2 kgf/cm² | 0.1962 kN/m² |
| 3 kgf/cm² | 0.2943 kN/m² |
| 4 kgf/cm² | 0.3924 kN/m² |
| 5 kgf/cm² | 0.4905 kN/m² |
| 10 kgf/cm² | 0.981 kN/m² |
| 20 kgf/cm² | 1.962 kN/m² |
| 50 kgf/cm² | 4.905 kN/m² |
Example 1:
Convert 1 kgf/cm² to kN/m²:
1 kgf/cm² = 0.0981 kN/m²
Example 2:
Convert 5 kgf/cm² to kN/m²:
5 kgf/cm² = 5 × 0.0981 kN/m² = 0.4905 kN/m²
The conversion from kilogram-force per square centimeter to kilonewtons per square meter has its roots in the transition from the metric system to the International System of Units (SI). This converter reflects the ongoing standardization of units in science and engineering.
Understanding the practicality of kgf/cm² to kN/m² conversions is crucial for various real-world applications.
Example 1:
To convert 2 kgf/cm² to kN/m²:
2 kgf/cm² = 2 × 0.0981 kN/m² = 0.1962 kN/m²
Example 2:
To convert 7 kgf/cm² to kN/m²:
7 kgf/cm² = 7 × 0.0981 kN/m² = 0.6867 kN/m²
