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Stress

kPatoN/cm²

Convert kilopascals (stress) (kPa) to newtons per square centimetre (stress) (N/cm²).

Factor1 kPa = 0.1 N/cm²

Converter

kPa

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

Result
10N/cm²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
N/cm² = kPa × 0.1

Multiply any value in kilopascals (stress) by 0.1 to obtain the value in newtons per square centimetre (stress).

Worked example

Convert 100 kPa to N/cm².

  1. 01Start with 100 kPa.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.1 = 10 N/cm².
Result100 kPa = 10 N/cm²

Conversion table

kPaN/cm²
10.1
20.2
50.5
101
202
505
10010
20020
50050
1000100

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kPa to N/cm²?
1 kPa equals 0.1 N/cm². To convert, multiply the value in kilopascals (stress) by 0.1.
How do I convert 1 kPa to N/cm²?
1 kPa = 0.1 N/cm². For any value, multiply by 0.1.
How do I convert N/cm² back to kPa?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 10. So 1 N/cm² = 10 kPa.
When would I need to convert kilopascal (stress) to newton per square centimetre (stress)?
Stress conversions between kPa 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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