What is the formula to convert newton/square meter to dyne/square centimeter?

The conversion uses the formula: 1 newton per square meter equals 10 dyne per square centimeter.

Why convert pressure units from newton/square meter to dyne/square centimeter?

This conversion is useful for expressing pressure in CGS units commonly found in legacy scientific research and specific physics fields like astrophysics.

Are dyne/square centimeters suitable for measuring high pressures?

Dyne per square centimeter is best suited for small pressure values; using it for high pressures can create large, less practical numbers.

Convert Newton per Square Meter to Dyne per Square Centimeter

Learn how to convert pressure values from newton/square meter (N/m²) to dyne/square centimeter (dyne/cm²). Understand usage, formula, and practical examples for this unit conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to change pressure measurements from newton per square meter, an SI unit also known as pascal, to dyne per square centimeter, a CGS unit referred to as barye. This helps in converting and comparing pressure values across different scientific and engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in newton/square meters you wish to convert
Select 'newton/square meter' as the source unit and 'dyne/square centimeter' as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent pressure in dyne/square centimeters
Review the result displayed based on the fixed conversion rate

Key Features

Converts pressure values from newton/square meter (N/m²) to dyne/square centimeter (dyne/cm²)
Includes a straightforward formula: 1 N/m² equals 10 dyne/cm²
Supports conversion relevant to various scientific disciplines such as astrophysics and materials science
Useful for interpreting and comparing legacy scientific data using CGS units
Browser-based and easy to use without installations

Examples

5 newton/square meters converts to 50 dyne/square centimeters
12 newton/square meters converts to 120 dyne/square centimeters

Common Use Cases

Reporting atmospheric and weather pressures within scientific research
Expressing mechanical stresses in legacy physics literature using CGS units
Measuring small pressures in laboratory gas or vacuum experiments
Comparing historical data in astrophysics, plasma physics, and materials science fields
Academic settings where CGS units are required or preferred

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the unit system required for your application before converting
Use this converter for small pressure values to maintain practicality
Cross-check converted values especially when combining CGS and SI data sets
Remember to convert back to SI units for regulatory or engineering compliance if needed

Limitations

The dyne per square centimeter is not part of the SI system and may require conversion for official standards
Conversion involves rounding which might affect precision between SI and CGS units
High pressure values converted to dyne/cm² can result in large numbers that might be less practical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert newton/square meter to dyne/square centimeter?: The conversion uses the formula: 1 newton per square meter equals 10 dyne per square centimeter.
Why convert pressure units from newton/square meter to dyne/square centimeter?: This conversion is useful for expressing pressure in CGS units commonly found in legacy scientific research and specific physics fields like astrophysics.
Are dyne/square centimeters suitable for measuring high pressures?: Dyne per square centimeter is best suited for small pressure values; using it for high pressures can create large, less practical numbers.

Key Terminology

Newton per square meter (N/m²): An SI unit of pressure equal to one pascal, representing force applied per unit surface area.
Dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²): A CGS unit of pressure, also called barye, representing one dyne of force applied over one square centimeter.
Pascal (Pa): The SI derived unit of pressure, equivalent to one newton per square meter.
Barye (Ba): Another name for dyne per square centimeter used in the CGS system.

Quick Knowledge Check

What SI unit is equivalent to newton per square meter?

Pascal

Hertz

Joule

How many dyne per square centimeters equal 1 newton per square meter?

100

In which fields is converting newton/square meter to dyne/square centimeter particularly useful?

Astrophysics and plasma physics

Financial accounting

Graphic design

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