What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate pressure measurements from dyne per square centimeter, a CGS unit also known as barye, into pascals, the SI derived unit of pressure. It is useful for converting legacy data and ensuring measurement consistency across various scientific and engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in dyne per square centimeter in the input field.
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Select dyne/square centimeter as the input unit and pascal [Pa] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the pressure value in pascals.
Key Features
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Converts dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²) to pascal (Pa) accurately.
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Browser-based, easy-to-use interface for quick pressure unit conversions.
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Supports conversions relevant to physics, engineering, meteorology, and materials science.
Examples
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10 dyne/square centimeters equals 1 pascal (10 × 0.1 Pa).
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50 dyne/square centimeters equals 5 pascals (50 × 0.1 Pa).
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small pressures or stresses in physics and legacy CGS-based literature.
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Reporting low gas or vacuum pressures in laboratory experiments using CGS units.
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Converting historical data in astrophysics, plasma physics, and materials science to SI units.
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Standardizing pressure values for engineering, meteorology, and structural analysis.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection to avoid errors in conversion.
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Use this tool to translate legacy CGS unit data into SI units for clarity and consistency.
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Verify measurements carefully when dealing with very small pressures.
Limitations
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Dyne/square centimeter is seldom used in modern practical applications outside of niche or historical contexts.
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Conversion precision depends on understanding the differences between CGS and SI units.
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Small pressure values may require careful measurement techniques for accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 dyne/square centimeter equal in pascals?
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1 dyne per square centimeter is equal to 0.1 pascal.
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In which fields is dyne per square centimeter commonly used?
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It is used in physics research, vacuum labs, astrophysics, plasma physics, and materials science, often for expressing small pressures or legacy measurements.
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Why convert dyne per square centimeter to pascal?
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Converting to pascal standardizes pressure measurements into the SI unit system, improving consistency in engineering, scientific reporting, and interdisciplinary studies.
Key Terminology
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Dyne per square centimeter
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A CGS unit of pressure, also known as barye, representing one dyne of force over one square centimeter.
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Pascal (Pa)
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The SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton of force applied uniformly over one square meter.
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Conversion rate
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The factor used to translate values from dyne per square centimeter to pascal is 0.1 (1 dyne/cm² = 0.1 Pa).