Kilograms per Square Centimeter to Kilograms per Square Meter Converter
10,000
How to Convert Kilograms per Square Centimeter to Kilograms per Square Meter
To convert from kilograms per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) to kilograms per square meter (kgf/m²), multiply the pressure value by 10,000:
kgf/m² = kgf/cm² × 10,000
Example Calculation
Convert 5 kgf/cm² to kgf/m²:
5 kgf/cm² × 10,000 = 50,000 kgf/m²
Understanding Pressure Units
Both units measure pressure, but kgf/m² is used for larger areas while kgf/cm² is more common for higher pressures. The conversion factor of 10,000 comes from the fact that 1 square meter equals 10,000 square centimeters.