What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform pressure values expressed in atmosphere technical units into centipascal units. It is useful for translating older engineering and industrial pressure data into precise SI-derived measurements suitable for sensitive applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in atmosphere technical (at) units into the input field.
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Select the target unit as centipascal (cPa) from the dropdown menu.
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Click the convert button to obtain the pressure value expressed in centipascal.
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Use the result to compare, analyze, or calibrate pressure data across different measurement systems.
Key Features
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Converts atmosphere technical (at), a legacy unit defined as kilogram-force per square centimetre, to centipascal (cPa), a small SI-derived pressure unit.
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Provides clear, browser-based functionality ideal for engineers, technicians, and researchers.
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Supports the accurate interpretation of historical pressure values in modern contexts.
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Helps calibrate sensors and measure very small pressure differences in advanced scientific and industrial environments.
Examples
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2 atmosphere technical [at] equals 19,613,300 centipascal [cPa].
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0.5 atmosphere technical [at] equals 4,903,325 centipascal [cPa].
Common Use Cases
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Translating pressure specifications from older engineering documents and equipment into SI units.
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Calibrating sensitive differential-pressure sensors in HVAC systems and filter monitoring.
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Measuring minute pressure changes in microfluidics research and medical device manufacturing.
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Comparing legacy pressure ratings in industrial and pneumatic systems with modern low-pressure sensors.
Tips & Best Practices
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Clearly indicate when pressures use technical atmosphere units to avoid confusion with standard atmospheres.
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Pay attention to significant figures and rounding due to the large conversion factor.
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Consider the differences between technical atmosphere and standard atmosphere when comparing pressures across different unit systems.
Limitations
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The technical atmosphere is a non-SI unit, which may lead to misinterpretation if not properly identified.
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Large numerical conversion factors require careful numerical handling to maintain precision.
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Differences between technical and standard atmosphere units can affect direct comparability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an atmosphere technical (at)?
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Atmosphere technical (at) is a non-SI pressure unit defined as one kilogram-force per square centimetre, equal to 98,066.5 pascals.
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Why convert atmosphere technical to centipascal?
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Conversion helps translate legacy pressure values into SI-derived units for modern low-pressure measurement and sensor calibration.
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Can atmosphere technical be confused with standard atmosphere?
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Yes, because atmosphere technical differs from standard atmosphere, indicating units clearly is important to avoid confusion.
Key Terminology
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Atmosphere Technical (at)
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A pressure unit equal to one kilogram-force per square centimetre, approximately 98,066.5 pascals, used in older technical and engineering contexts.
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Centipascal (cPa)
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An SI-derived unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, used to express very small pressure values.
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Kilogram-force per square centimetre
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A unit of pressure corresponding to the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimetre.