Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 kgf/mm^2 = 0.711167165373344 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 0.711167165373344 tonf (US)/in^2 = 10.6675074806002 tonf (US)/in^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch 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).
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.