What is a decipascal?

A decipascal (dPa) is an SI-derived unit of pressure equal to one tenth of a pascal, used for measuring very small pressure values.

Why convert decipascal to kilogram-force per square millimeter?

This conversion helps relate small SI pressure measurements to the larger gravitational metric units commonly used in materials science and engineering stress analysis.

Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?

No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI unit based on gravitational force, and its use may be limited in modern scientific contexts.

How to Convert from Decipascal [dPa] to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Learn how to convert pressure measurements from decipascal (dPa) to kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) with this easy-to-use online unit converter.

Decipascal [dPa]

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Decipascal [dPa] to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter Conversion Table

Decipascal [dPa]	Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Decipascal [dPa] to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter Conversion Table
Decipascal [dPa]	Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Explore More Pressure Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform pressure values from decipascal, a small SI-derived unit, into kilogram-force per square millimeter, a larger gravitational metric unit commonly used in engineering and materials science.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in decipascals (dPa) you want to convert
Select decipascal as the input unit and kilogram-force per square millimeter as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result in kgf/mm²
Use the converted value to relate small pressure magnitudes to engineering stress units

Key Features

Converts decipascal (dPa) to kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²)
Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Supports pressure units used in precision sensor calibration and materials testing
Provides exact conversion based on defined rates without approximations

Examples

Convert 10 decipascals: 10 dPa = 1.0197162e-7 kgf/mm²
Convert 100 decipascals: 100 dPa = 1.0197162e-6 kgf/mm²

Common Use Cases

Expressing very small sound pressure levels and acoustic sensor outputs
Calibrating low differential pressures in laboratory and cleanroom settings
Evaluating small pressure variations in gas flow or vacuum control experiments
Reporting tensile or yield strengths of metals and alloys in engineering charts
Specifying contact or bearing stresses in mechanical parts like fasteners and bearings
Interpreting older technical data referencing gravitational metric stress units

Tips & Best Practices

Use the tool for precise conversion of very low pressure values to larger stress units
Consider the scale differences as converted values will be very small decimals
Use this converter when interpreting materials testing results that involve mixed unit systems
Keep in mind that kilogram-force per square millimeter is non-SI and may be less common in modern contexts

Limitations

The decipascal unit is designed for very small pressures, whereas kilogram-force per square millimeter represents very large pressures
Resulting converted values may be extremely small, requiring careful handling of precision
Kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI unit, possibly discouraged in current scientific use
Conversions may be impractical for routine pressure measurements without suitable precision instruments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a decipascal?: A decipascal (dPa) is an SI-derived unit of pressure equal to one tenth of a pascal, used for measuring very small pressure values.
Why convert decipascal to kilogram-force per square millimeter?: This conversion helps relate small SI pressure measurements to the larger gravitational metric units commonly used in materials science and engineering stress analysis.
Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?: No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI unit based on gravitational force, and its use may be limited in modern scientific contexts.

Key Terminology

Decipascal (dPa): A derived SI unit of pressure equal to one tenth of a pascal, used to quantify very small pressure values.
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²): A non-SI gravitational unit of pressure corresponding to one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
Pressure: Force applied per unit area, measured in various units depending on the scale and context.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 decipascal equal in pascals?

1 Pa

0.1 Pa

10 Pa

Which unit is non-SI?

Decipascal

Kilogram-force per square millimeter

Pascal

What is a common use of kilogram-force per square millimeter?

Acoustic sensor calibration

Materials tensile strength reporting

Measuring vacuum pressure

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Thermal Resistance Units Converter Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Volume Units Converter Online Volume Dry Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter