Convert kilogram-force/square meter to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 kgf/m^2 = 1.42233433136556e-06 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to kipf/in^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 1.42233433136556e-06 kipf/in^2 = 2.13350149704835e-05 kipf/in^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.