Convert kip-force/square inch to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Newton/square Meter
1 kipf/in^2 = 6894757.29 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to N/m^2:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 6894757.29 N/m^2 = 103421359.35 N/m^2
Kip-Force/square Inch to Newton/square Meter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.