Convert kilogram-force/square meter to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.00142233433136556 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.00142233433136556 lbf/in^2 = 0.0213350149704835 lbf/in^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Pound-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.
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.