What is a newton per square millimeter?

It is a unit of pressure equal to one newton of force spread over an area of one square millimeter and is exactly equal to one megapascal.

Why convert to kilogram-force per square centimeter?

Some older or regional engineering documents and equipment specifications still use kilogram-force per square centimeter, so conversion is needed for compatibility.

Is kilogram-force per square centimeter an SI unit?

No, kilogram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit of pressure and may lead to inconsistencies when used alongside SI units.

How to Convert from Newton/square millimeter to Kilogram-force/sq. cm?

Learn how to convert pressure measurements from newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) to kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) using a simple, easy-to-follow approach.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate pressure values measured in newton per square millimeter — a standard unit in materials engineering and mechanical design — into kilogram-force per square centimeter, a non-SI unit commonly used in older technical documentation and certain regional engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in newton/square millimeter (N/mm²)
Select the target unit kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²)
Click convert to see the equivalent pressure in kgf/cm²
Review the result to use in your engineering or technical documentation

Key Features

Converts pressure units from newton/square millimeter to kilogram-force/sq. cm accurately
Supports engineering and industrial pressure specifications
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Useful for translating SI units to legacy unit systems
Includes commonly used example conversions for quick reference

Examples

2 N/mm² equals 20.3943242596 kgf/cm² using the formula 2 × 10.1971621298
0.5 N/mm² converts to 5.0985810649 kgf/cm² applying 0.5 × 10.1971621298

Common Use Cases

Specifying tensile or yield strengths of metals and alloys in materials engineering
Expressing hydraulic system pressures in older or regional engineering specs
Reading pressure ratings on gauges, pumps, and compressors using legacy units
Interpreting technical data sheets for industrial equipment with non-SI pressure units
Converting pressure values in maintenance manuals for machines and hydraulic actuators

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify which pressure unit your source data uses before converting
Use this tool to translate values found in legacy or regional documents into SI units for consistency
Understand that kilogram-force/sq. cm is non-SI and may cause unit inconsistencies in some applications
Check conversion results for compatibility when interfacing with modern SI-based measurements
Refer to example conversions to confirm formula application and accuracy

Limitations

Kilogram-force/sq. cm is a non-SI unit which might cause inconsistencies in SI-based systems
Differences in unit definitions and rounding can affect precision in practical use
This tool does not provide uncertainty or tolerance specifications in conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a newton per square millimeter?: It is a unit of pressure equal to one newton of force spread over an area of one square millimeter and is exactly equal to one megapascal.
Why convert to kilogram-force per square centimeter?: Some older or regional engineering documents and equipment specifications still use kilogram-force per square centimeter, so conversion is needed for compatibility.
Is kilogram-force per square centimeter an SI unit?: No, kilogram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit of pressure and may lead to inconsistencies when used alongside SI units.

Key Terminology

Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²): A unit of pressure equal to one newton of force applied over an area of one square millimeter, equivalent to one megapascal.
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²): A non-SI unit of pressure defined as the pressure from a force of one kilogram-force applied uniformly over one square centimeter.
Pressure: The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 newton/square millimeter equal in megapascals?

0.1 MPa

1 MPa

10 MPa

Which unit is non-SI among the following?

kilogram-force/sq. cm

newton/square millimeter

megapascal

Conversion from N/mm² to kgf/cm² is generally used when:

Updating modern SI documentation

Interpreting older engineering specs

Measuring electrical resistance

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