What is a newton per square millimeter?

It is a pressure unit equal to one newton of force applied over one square millimeter, exactly equivalent to one megapascal.

Why is gram-force per square centimeter considered non-SI?

Because it is based on the gravitational definition of force and not one of the internationally agreed SI base units.

When should I convert N/mm² to gram-force/sq. centimeter?

When working with legacy engineering documents or calibrating instruments that require these older units.

How to Convert from Newton/square millimeter to Gram-force/sq. centimeter

Learn the process and details for converting pressure values from newton per square millimeter to gram-force per square centimeter using accurate conversion factors useful in engineering and laboratory settings.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows users to transform pressure values measured in newtons per square millimeter, a standard SI unit, into gram-force per square centimeter, a non-SI unit commonly used in specific laboratory and legacy engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in newton/square millimeter.
Select gram-force per square centimeter as the output unit.
Click to perform the conversion and view the result instantly.

Key Features

Converts pressure from newton/square millimeter to gram-force/sq. centimeter with a precise conversion factor.
Supports applications in materials engineering and mechanical design.
Facilitates translation into legacy pressure units used in older technical documents.
Browser-based and easy to use, requiring no installations.

Examples

Convert 2 N/mm²: 2 × 10197.162129779 = 20394.324259558 gram-force/sq. centimeter.
Convert 0.5 N/mm²: 0.5 × 10197.162129779 = 5098.5810648895 gram-force/sq. centimeter.

Common Use Cases

Expressing tensile or yield strengths of metals in materials engineering.
Performing compressive strength assessments of concrete and rock.
Calibration of low-pressure laboratory instruments using legacy units.
Interpreting older technical standards that report pressure with gravitational-force units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter to translate SI unit pressures into legacy unit formats accurately.
Double-check units when working across different engineering standards.
Understand that gram-force/sq. centimeter is non-SI and based on gravitational force.
Apply this tool for laboratory and historical data consistency.

Limitations

Gram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit that relies on gravitational force definition, which may cause minor conversion inconsistencies.
These units are less common in modern international usage due to global adoption of SI standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a newton per square millimeter?: It is a pressure unit equal to one newton of force applied over one square millimeter, exactly equivalent to one megapascal.
Why is gram-force per square centimeter considered non-SI?: Because it is based on the gravitational definition of force and not one of the internationally agreed SI base units.
When should I convert N/mm² to gram-force/sq. centimeter?: When working with legacy engineering documents or calibrating instruments that require these older units.

Key Terminology

Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²): A unit of pressure equal to one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter; equivalent to 1 megapascal.
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²): A non-SI pressure unit defined by the force of one gram-force over one square centimeter; equals 98.0665 pascals.
Pascal: The SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is exactly equal to 1 megapascal?

Gram-force per square centimeter

Newton per square millimeter

Pascal

What type of unit is gram-force per square centimeter?

An SI base unit

A non-SI unit based on gravitational force

A metric base unit

What is a common use of converting from N/mm² to gram-force/sq. centimeter?

To express pressures in SI units

To interpret old technical documents and calibrate legacy instruments

To define new engineering standards

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