Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Megapascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 9.80665 MPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to MPa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 9.80665 MPa = 147.09975 MPa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Megapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.