Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 kgf/cm^2 = 14.2233433136556 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 14.2233433136556 lbf/in^2 = 213.350149704835 lbf/in^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.