What is newton per square centimeter?

It is a pressure unit representing one newton of force applied over one square centimeter, equivalent to 10,000 pascals.

Why use gram-force per square centimeter?

This unit is used in legacy contexts and some industry standards relying on gravitational force-based measurements.

Is this conversion precise for scientific work?

Since gram-force per square centimeter depends on gravity and is non-SI, it may not be suitable for extremely precise scientific applications.

Convert Newton/square centimeter to Gram-force/sq. centimeter

Easily convert pressure measurements from newton per square centimeter to gram-force per square centimeter using this online unit converter. Learn about the units, usage, and conversion process.

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Newton/square centimeter to Gram-force/sq. centimeter Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate pressure values measured in newtons per square centimeter into gram-force per square centimeter, a legacy unit based on gravitational force. It is particularly useful for integrating SI-based pressure readings with older or industry-specific standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in newtons per square centimeter
Select the conversion to gram-force per square centimeter
Click convert to see the equivalent pressure value
Use the output for calibration, testing, or documentation purposes

Key Features

Converts pressure values from newton/square centimeter to gram-force/sq. centimeter instantly
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Ideal for materials testing, sensor calibration, and engineering projects
Supports interpretation of legacy units alongside SI-derived measurements

Examples

2 Newton/square centimeter converts to approximately 203.94 Gram-force/sq. centimeter
0.5 Newton/square centimeter converts to approximately 50.99 Gram-force/sq. centimeter

Common Use Cases

Calibrating low-pressure laboratory instruments using legacy units
Measuring stress or pressure on small material samples in mechanical engineering
Evaluating adhesion or tack strength following older industry standards
Interpreting pressure values in legacy engineering documents that use gravitational force units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of units to prevent mixing SI and non-SI measurements
Use this tool when working with centimeter-scale pressure measurement areas
Double-check converted values when precision is critical due to gravitational variations
Refer to legacy documentation to confirm the appropriate unit usage

Limitations

Conversions may slightly vary depending on local gravity conditions
Gram-force/sq. centimeter is not an SI unit and may cause inconsistencies with SI units
Not recommended for high-accuracy scientific applications requiring strict SI compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is newton per square centimeter?: It is a pressure unit representing one newton of force applied over one square centimeter, equivalent to 10,000 pascals.
Why use gram-force per square centimeter?: This unit is used in legacy contexts and some industry standards relying on gravitational force-based measurements.
Is this conversion precise for scientific work?: Since gram-force per square centimeter depends on gravity and is non-SI, it may not be suitable for extremely precise scientific applications.

Key Terminology

Newton/square centimeter: Pressure unit equal to one newton of force over one square centimeter, equivalent to 10,000 pascals.
Gram-force/sq. centimeter: Non-SI pressure unit based on gravitational force of one gram-force over one square centimeter, equal to 98.0665 pascals.
Pressure: Force applied uniformly over a specified area, measured in various units including pascals and legacy units.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is based on gravitational force?

Newton/square centimeter

Gram-force per square centimeter

Pascal

What is the approximate conversion factor from newton/sq. centimeter to gram-force/sq. centimeter?

10.7

101.97

9.81

Which field commonly uses newton/square centimeter for small specimens?

Materials testing and mechanical engineering

Astronomy

Pharmaceutical dosing

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