What does 1 dyne per square centimeter equal in attopascal?

1 dyne per square centimeter is equal to 100000000000000000 attopascal (aPa).

Why convert dyne/cm² to attopascal?

Because attopascal units allow measurement and expression of extremely small pressures important in fields like astrophysics and ultra-high vacuum research.

Are attopascal units commonly used in everyday measurements?

No, attopascal units are typically used only in specialized scientific research involving very low pressure environments.

Convert Dyne/Square Centimeter to Attopascal [aPa] Online

Use our easy online converter to transform pressure values from dyne per square centimeter to attopascal (aPa). Ideal for advanced scientific needs involving ultra-low pressure measurements.

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

This tool converts pressure measurements from dyne per square centimeter, a CGS unit often used in legacy and scientific contexts, to attopascal, an extremely small SI pressure unit used in specialized scientific applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in dyne per square centimeter into the input field
Select dyne/cm² as the input unit and attopascal [aPa] as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent pressure in attopascal
Use the results to analyze or compare ultra-low pressure conditions

Key Features

Quick and accurate conversion from dyne/cm² to attopascal [aPa]
Supports legacy CGS pressure values for astrophysics and laboratory research
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Facilitates comparison between historical and ultra-low pressure data
Suitable for ultra-high vacuum and space physics research applications

Examples

Convert 2 dyne/square centimeters to attopascal: 2 × 10¹⁷ aPa = 200000000000000000 aPa
Convert 0.5 dyne/square centimeters: 0.5 × 10¹⁷ aPa = 50000000000000000 aPa

Common Use Cases

Translating CGS-based pressure data in astrophysics and space physics
Reporting ultra-low residual pressures in ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic systems
Comparing theoretical or computational pressure values near 10⁻¹⁸ pascal
Supporting research in accelerator physics and surface science fields

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure legacy CGS data are correctly interpreted before conversion
Use this converter to complement rather than replace direct measurement tools
Take note of scientific context when applying attopascal values given their extremely small scale
Verify that pressure is uniformly distributed for accurate conversions

Limitations

Attopascal pressure values may exceed instrument measurement capabilities
Practical use of attopascal scale is limited to highly specialized scientific areas
Conversion assumes uniform pressure distribution and accurate legacy CGS data
Environmental noise and instrumentation limits can affect precision at attopascal scale

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 dyne per square centimeter equal in attopascal?: 1 dyne per square centimeter is equal to 100000000000000000 attopascal (aPa).
Why convert dyne/cm² to attopascal?: Because attopascal units allow measurement and expression of extremely small pressures important in fields like astrophysics and ultra-high vacuum research.
Are attopascal units commonly used in everyday measurements?: No, attopascal units are typically used only in specialized scientific research involving very low pressure environments.

Key Terminology

Dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²): A CGS unit of pressure defined as one dyne of force applied over one square centimeter, also known as barye.
Attopascal (aPa): An SI derived unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascal, used for extremely low pressure measurements.
Pressure: Force applied per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does 'dyne/square centimeter' also represent in the CGS system?

Pascal

Barye

Newton

The attopascal is a derived SI unit equal to what fraction of a pascal?

10^-15

10^-18

10^-12

Which field commonly uses the dyne/cm² to attopascal conversion?

Astrophysics

Nutrition

Meteorology

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