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N/cm²toGPa

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

Factor1 N/cm² = 1e-5 GPa

Converter

N/cm²

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

Result
1GPa

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
GPa = N/cm² × 1e-5

Multiply any value in newtons per square centimetre (stress) by 1e-5 to obtain the value in gigapascals (stress).

Worked example

Convert 100000 N/cm² to GPa.

  1. 01Start with 100000 N/cm².
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100000 × 1e-5 = 1 GPa.
Result100000 N/cm² = 1 GPa

Conversion table

N/cm²GPa
11e-5
22e-5
55e-5
100.0001
200.0002
500.0005
1000.001
2000.002
5000.005
10000.01

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from N/cm² to GPa?
1 N/cm² equals 1e-5 GPa. To convert, multiply the value in newtons per square centimetre (stress) by 1e-5.
How do I convert 1 N/cm² to GPa?
1 N/cm² = 1e-5 GPa. For any value, multiply by 1e-5.
How do I convert GPa back to N/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 100000. So 1 GPa = 100000 N/cm².
When would I need to convert newton per square centimetre (stress) to gigapascal (stress)?
Stress conversions between N/cm² and GPa 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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