What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert pressure measurements from dyne per square centimeter, a CGS-system unit also known as barye, into decipascal [dPa], a derived SI unit. It facilitates translating legacy small pressure data into modern, fine-resolution units suitable for scientific and industrial applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in dyne/square centimeter
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Select dyne/square centimeter as the input unit and decipascal [dPa] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent pressure in decipascal [dPa]
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Review the result for use in scientific or technical applications
Key Features
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Converts dyne/square centimeter directly to decipascal [dPa]
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation needed
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Supports precise pressure conversions for small magnitude measurements
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Ideal for scientific, laboratory, and industrial pressure unit translations
Examples
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5 dyne/square centimeters equals 5 decipascals [dPa]
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0.2 dyne/square centimeters equals 0.2 decipascals [dPa]
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small pressures in legacy CGS-system physics literature
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Calibrating and specifying acoustic sensors with fine pressure resolution
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Converting historical pressure data in astrophysics or plasma physics research
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Measuring low gas or vacuum pressures in laboratory experiments
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Characterizing minute pressure changes in cleanroom and precision gas-flow controls
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent unit definitions when working with data from different measurement systems
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Use this converter for low pressure magnitudes appropriate to dyne/cm² and dPa scales
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Confirm results with instrumentation calibration for accurate scientific measurements
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Familiarize yourself with both CGS and SI units for clearer data interpretation
Limitations
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Units involved measure only very small pressures, which restricts their use to specialized scientific and technical fields
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Conversion assumes precise instrumentation and consistent unit definitions
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Not suitable for pressures outside the low magnitude range characteristic of these units
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the relationship between dyne/square centimeter and decipascal?
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1 dyne per square centimeter is exactly equal to 1 decipascal [dPa], making direct conversions straightforward.
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For what kind of measurements is this conversion most useful?
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It is most useful for expressing very small pressures, such as those in acoustic sensor calibration, laboratory vacuums, and legacy CGS-based scientific data.
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Can I use this converter for high pressure values?
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No, these units and their conversion are intended only for very small pressure measurements and are not suitable for high-pressure scenarios.
Key Terminology
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Dyne per square centimeter
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A CGS unit of pressure equating to one dyne of force over one square centimeter, also known as barye.
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Decipascal [dPa]
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An SI derived unit of pressure equal to one tenth of a pascal, useful for measuring very small pressure magnitudes.
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Pressure
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The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.