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GPatoN/cm²

Convert gigapascals (stress) (GPa) to newtons per square centimetre (stress) (N/cm²).

Factor1 GPa = 100000 N/cm²

Converter

GPa

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
100000N/cm²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
N/cm² = GPa × 100000

Multiply any value in gigapascals (stress) by 100000 to obtain the value in newtons per square centimetre (stress).

Worked example

Convert 1 GPa to N/cm².

  1. 01Start with 1 GPa.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 100000 = 100000 N/cm².
Result1 GPa = 100000 N/cm²

Conversion table

GPaN/cm²
11.0000e+5
22.0000e+5
55.0000e+5
101.0000e+6
202.0000e+6
505.0000e+6
1001e+7
2002e+7
5005e+7
10001e+8

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from GPa to N/cm²?
1 GPa equals 100000 N/cm². To convert, multiply the value in gigapascals (stress) by 100000.
How do I convert 1 GPa to N/cm²?
1 GPa = 100000 N/cm². For any value, multiply by 100000.
How do I convert N/cm² back to GPa?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1e-5. So 1 N/cm² = 1e-5 GPa.
When would I need to convert gigapascal (stress) to newton per square centimetre (stress)?
Stress conversions between GPa and N/cm² are routine in mechanics-of-materials work: yield, ultimate and allowable-stress specification, Young's-modulus tables and structural-design code calculations. MPa and N/mm² dominate ISO and European datasheets, psi and ksi dominate US structural codes, and kgf/cm² and kgf/mm² appear in legacy JIS and heavy-engineering documentation. Stress is the same physical dimension as pressure but a different engineering quantity — this category is mechanics-of-materials, not process pressure.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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