What is an attopascal?

An attopascal is an SI derived unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascal, used to represent extremely small force per unit area.

What does dyne per square centimeter measure?

Dyne per square centimeter is a CGS unit of pressure defined as one dyne of force uniformly applied over an area of one square centimeter.

Why convert between attopascal and dyne/cm²?

Converting between these units helps translate extremely low pressure measurements from SI units to CGS units commonly used in legacy scientific literature and certain physics research.

Can I use this tool for high-pressure conversions?

This tool is intended for very low pressure measurements; other tools may be more suitable for high-pressure conversions.

How to Convert from Attopascal [aPa] to Dyne/square centimeter

Convert extremely small pressure values from attopascal (aPa) to dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²) using our easy and accurate online converter tool designed for physics and scientific applications.

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Attopascal [aPa] to Dyne/square centimeter Conversion Table

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Attopascal [aPa] to Dyne/square centimeter Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates pressure values measured in attopascals, an SI unit representing extremely low pressure, into dyne per square centimeter, a CGS unit used often in legacy and physics research contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in attopascals (aPa) into the input field
Select attopascal as the unit you are converting from
Choose dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²) as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value
Review the result and use provided examples for clarity

Key Features

Converts attopascal (aPa) to dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²) accurately
Supports extremely low pressure measurements relevant to astrophysics and ultra-high vacuum applications
Easy-to-use browser-based interface for quick conversions
Useful for comparing data across SI and CGS pressure units
Includes example calculations for reference

Examples

5 aPa is converted to 5 × 1e-17 dyne/cm², resulting in 5e-17 dyne/cm²
10 aPa equals 10 × 1e-17 dyne/cm², which is 1e-16 dyne/cm²

Common Use Cases

Expressing extremely low pressures in astrophysics and space physics research
Converting residual gas pressures in ultra-high vacuum experiments
Reporting theoretical pressure values in computational physics at very small scales
Analyzing legacy scientific data originally measured in CGS units
Comparing pressure measurements between SI and CGS unit systems

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure pressure values are entered accurately since attopascal units represent extremely small quantities
Use this conversion tool to maintain consistency when working with historical scientific data
Refer to example conversions to understand the scale of the converted results
Be aware of instrumentation limits when measuring pressures at attopascal levels
Verify unit selections carefully to avoid misinterpretation

Limitations

Attopascal values correspond to extremely small pressures, making resulting dyne/cm² values minuscule
Practical measurement and conversion are constrained by the sensitivity of available instrumentation
Conversions may face rounding errors due to very small numeric values
This tool does not address conversion accuracy beyond given conversion rates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an attopascal?: An attopascal is an SI derived unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascal, used to represent extremely small force per unit area.
What does dyne per square centimeter measure?: Dyne per square centimeter is a CGS unit of pressure defined as one dyne of force uniformly applied over an area of one square centimeter.
Why convert between attopascal and dyne/cm²?: Converting between these units helps translate extremely low pressure measurements from SI units to CGS units commonly used in legacy scientific literature and certain physics research.
Can I use this tool for high-pressure conversions?: This tool is intended for very low pressure measurements; other tools may be more suitable for high-pressure conversions.

Key Terminology

Attopascal (aPa): An SI derived unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascals, for very small pressure measurements.
Dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²): A CGS unit of pressure defined as one dyne of force applied over one square centimeter, equal to 0.1 pascal.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate pressure values between attopascal and dyne per square centimeter units: 1 aPa = 1e-17 dyne/cm².

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What unit does attopascal measure?

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One dyne per square centimeter equals how many pascals?

0.1

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