Convert pound-force/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.00048824276363488 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to kgf/cm^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00048824276363488 kgf/cm^2 = 0.00732364145452321 kgf/cm^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.