What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms pressure measurements from centipascal (cPa), an SI-derived unit for very small pressures, into kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²), a gravitational unit commonly used in materials science and mechanical engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in centipascal (cPa) you want to convert
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Select centipascal [cPa] as the source unit
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Choose kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent pressure in kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Key Features
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Converts centipascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter accurately
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Supports pressure measurements for scientific and engineering purposes
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Browser-based and easy to use
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Provides clear conversion examples for practical reference
Examples
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100 cPa equals approximately 1.0197162129779e-7 kgf/mm²
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5000 cPa corresponds to about 5.0985810648895e-6 kgf/mm²
Common Use Cases
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Reporting very small pressure differences in microfluidics and low-pressure gas-flow studies
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Calibrating sensitive differential-pressure sensors like those in HVAC systems
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Comparing minor pressure measurements to tensile or yield strength in materials testing
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Interpreting older technical documents using gravitational metric pressure units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure numeric inputs are precise to get meaningful conversion results
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Use this tool mainly when converting very small pressures to mechanical engineering units
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Be mindful that kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a non-SI unit often found in legacy data
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Consult appropriate measurement standards when applying conversions in technical reports
Limitations
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Converted values are very close to zero due to the small magnitude of centipascal compared to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
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High precision numerical handling or instruments might be necessary for accurate interpretations
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Kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI unit and might be discouraged in strict scientific contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does centipascal measure?
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Centipascal (cPa) is an SI-derived unit of pressure representing one hundredth of a pascal, used for very small pressure differences.
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Why convert centipascal to kilogram-force per square millimeter?
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This conversion helps relate small pressure measurements to units used in materials testing and mechanical engineering, especially in legacy data.
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Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?
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No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit commonly used in older technical literature.
Key Terminology
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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 measure very slight pressures.
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Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²)
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A gravitational, non-SI unit of pressure representing one kilogram-force applied over one square millimeter.